Hiring: Assistant Controller Company: Grayson Search Partners Location: Chicago, IL Job Posted Time: 2026-09-13 12:33:46 Employment Type: Hybrid Target Skills & Keywords : Microsoft Excel, NetSuite About the job Experience: •10+ years of progressive accounting experience •3+ years of supervisory, senior-level or management experience Required Skills: •The Assistant Controller will have significant involvement in the monthly, quarterly and annual close, financial reporting, internal controls, regulatory requirements and accounting process improvement. This individual will also have the opportunity to help modernize and strengthen the company's accounting infrastructure. •Manage and support monthly, quarterly and annual close activities, ensuring accurate and timely financial results •Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations and supporting schedules •Partner with FP&A on variance analysis and financial performance reporting •Support financial statement audits and maintain appropriate accounting documentation •Interface directly with the Controller and CFO on transaction reporting, financial analysis and special projects •Identify opportunities to automate and streamline accounting processes while maintaining strong controls and data integrity •Support reconciliation and governance of accounting data across multiple systems Qualifications: •7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience •2–3+ years of supervisory, senior-level or management experience •Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or related field •, ideally within a broker-dealer, investment bank, asset manager or similarly regulated organization •In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting and internal controls •Strong ERP/GL experience; Oracle Fusion, NetSuite or similar systems preferred •Advanced Excel skills and experience working with large data sets and complex reconciliations •Strong analytical, problem-solving and communication skills •Comfortable working in a dynamic environment and managing multiple priorities •Demonstrated ability to identify issues, take ownership and drive projects through completion 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!