Assistant Corporate Controller

Location: Oak Brook, IL (Hybrid – 1 day/week onsite)

A growing, privately held logistics services organization is seeking an Assistant Corporate Controller to support its expanding finance and accounting function. This is a newly created role designed to strengthen close, compliance, and process scalability as the company continues to grow organically and through acquisition.

The Assistant Corporate Controller will be hands‑on, manage a small team, and partner closely with senior finance leadership to strengthen close processes, lease accounting, controls, and audit readiness.

• Own and manage the month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and GAAP compliance
• Directly manage two accounting professionals (Senior Accountant and Staff Accountant), including review, coaching, and development
• Maintain a strong internal control environment and support continued process sophistication
• Lead and oversee lease accounting under ASC 842
  , including compliance, reporting, reconciliations, and system maintenance across a large lease portfolio (real estate and vehicle fleet)
• Support external audits by preparing schedules, responding to auditor inquiries, and coordinating documentation
• Collaborate with senior finance leadership on technical accounting matters, process improvements, and system enhancements
• Support accounting integration efforts related to acquisitions and organizational growth
• Work cross‑functionally with FP&A, operations, and leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting
• Be willing to roll up sleeves and assist with GL‑level work as needed in a lean, fast‑moving environment
• Participate in ad‑hoc projects supporting the continued evolution of the finance organization

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Master’s or MBA a plus)
• CPA required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with month‑end close and financial reporting under U.S. GAAP
• Lease accounting experience (ASC 842) required
• Public accounting background (audit‑focused) strongly preferred
• Exposure to technical accounting topics and audit processes
• Private equity and/or M&A experience a plus
• ERP experience required;
  Net Suite experience a plus but not required
• Detail‑oriented, hands‑on, and comfortable working in a growing, evolving environment
• Strong communication skills and ability to partner across functions