Hiring: Assistant Controller -Accounting and Financial Operations Company: IFG US Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-10 12:51:30 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : NetSuite, SAP About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including 4–5 years of focused experience in accounts payable or procure-to-pay within a global, multi-entity environment. Required Skills: •Lead and manage global accounts payable operations, including invoice processing, approvals, vendor payments, employee expense reimbursements, credit memos, and vendor account reconciliations, ensuring activities are completed accurately and on time. •Drive global standardization and automation efforts to improve workflows, minimize manual processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance vendor and service performance. •Oversee the operating expense accrual process, monitor expense trends, investigate unusual activity or variances, and recommend appropriate corrective measures. •Review monthly operating expense activity to ensure accuracy and proper general ledger coding while collaborating with internal stakeholders. •Handle urgent and high-priority ad hoc requests, including business inquiries, audit requests, and one-time payments, with a high level of accuracy and responsiveness. •Supervise, coach, and develop regional accounts payable teams while effectively allocating resources and establishing clear performance expectations. •Partner with Procurement, Tax, and other cross-functional teams to resolve issues and identify opportunities to improve end-to-end accounts payable processes. •Lead improvements, implementations, rollouts, and upgrades related to ERP and accounts payable systems in collaboration with IT teams and external vendors. Qualifications: •Direct message the job poster from IFG US •Practice Director at IFG US •They operate on a hybrid basis of three days a week in the office. •Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline; CPA or equivalent certification is preferred. •Previous supervisory or team leadership experience; background as an AP Manager, Senior Accountant, Assistant Controller, or similar role is preferred. •In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, month-end close procedures, and internal control practices. •Practical experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, or NetSuite, as well as accounts payable automation solutions; demonstrated success implementing process improvements. Compensation: •$120,000 - $170,000 / year Interested candidates, please apply directly through the job posting on company's career page or try via AI auto apply on this platform. Don't miss this opportunity to join a forward-thinking team!