Assistant Controller

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Chicago, IL, USA
In-Office
92K-122K Annually
Senior level
Cloud • Information Technology
The Role
The Assistant Controller leads accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls for multi-entity structures while ensuring compliance with US GAAP and driving process improvements.
Summary Generated by Built In

Spaulding Ridge is an advisory and IT implementation firm. We help global organizations get financial clarity into the complex, daily sales, and operational decisions that impact profitable revenue generations, efficient operational performance, and reliable financial management.

At Spaulding Ridge, we believe all business is personal. Core to our values is our relationships with our clients, our business partners, our team, and the global community. Our employees dedicate their time to helping our clients transform their business, from strategy through implementation and business transformation. 

The Assistant Controller is a key leadership role within the Finance organization of a midmarket technology consulting firm. This position supports the Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across both domestic and international entities. The role will help scale finance processes to support growth using automation, AIenabled tools, process improvement and system optimization while ensuring accurate multientity consolidations and compliance with U.S. GAAP. The ideal candidate is a CPA with strong technical accounting skills, experience in project-based consulting environments, and the ability to partner with business leaders in a dynamic, global organization. 

 

Key Responsibilities 

Financial Reporting, Close & Consolidations 

  • Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for US and international entities 
  • Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with US GAAP 
  • Review journal entries, intercompany transactions, eliminations, and balance sheet reconciliations 
  • Oversee foreign currency translation, remeasurement, and consolidation adjustments 

Revenue Recognition & Project Accounting 

  • Oversee revenue recognition under ASC 606 for time and materials, fixed fee, and managed services engagements 
  • Manage project accounting including billing, unbilled receivables and deferred revenue  

Technical Accounting, Compliance & Controls 

  • Serve as a technical accounting resource for complex transactions, contract review, and international accounting matters 
  • Maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls across multiple legal entities 
  • Support external audits, including coordination for international entities 
  • Partner with tax advisors on international compliance matters, including transfer pricing support and statutory reporting 

Leadership & Process Improvement 

  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members, including staff supporting international operations 
  • Drive process improvements, automation, and system enhancements for multi-entity accounting and consolidation 
  • Assist with ERP, PSA, and financial system implementations or optimizations 
  • Strengthen intercompany processes, closing calendars, and documentation 

Business Partnership & Special Projects 

  • Collaborate cross functionally with FP&A, Operations, HR, IT, and Legal 
  • Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow management for global operations 
  • Participate in strategic initiatives such as international expansion, acquisitions, or new market entry 

 

Qualifications 

Required 

  • Active CPA license 
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance 
  • 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience 
  • Experience supporting international entities, intercompany accounting, and financial consolidations 
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, including revenue recognition (ASC 606) and foreign currency accounting 

Preferred 

  • MBA or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance 
  • Professional services or technology consulting experience 
  • Prior experience supervising or managing accounting staff 
  • Hands-on experience with ERP and PSA systems supporting multi-entity structures (e.g., NetSuite, FinancialForce, or similar) 
  • Experience driving process automation, system optimization 
  • Experience implementing AIenabled finance initiatives 

Skills & Competencies 

  • Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities with attention to detail 
  • Ability to manage complexity across multiple entities and geographies 
  • Effective communicator who can translate accounting concepts to nonfinance stakeholders 
  • Proven ability to meet deadlines in a fast paced, growth-oriented environment 
  • Handson leader with a continuous improvement mindset and global perspective

Spaulding Ridge is committed to helping team members thrive in their work and life, and we invest in comprehensive total rewards to support this goal. 

Our benefits include generous time off, paid holidays, paid parental leave, a 401(k) with company match, and highly subsidized health, dental, and vision plans. We also offer company-paid life and disability insurance, a monthly allowance for well-being and technology expenses, and reimbursement for approved learning and development initiatives within defined limits. 

Spaulding Ridge is committed to fair and equitable compensation practices. The base salary range for this position in the United States across locations is reflected below. In addition, this role may be eligible for an annual discretionary bonus. Actual compensation will be determined based on a range of factors, including skills, experience, qualifications, and location. Please note that the range provided is subject to change at any time in accordance with internal policies and applicable law.

Salary Range
$92,000$122,000 USD

Spaulding Ridge’s Commitment to an Inclusive Workplace 

When we engage the expertise, insights, and creativity of people from all walks of life, we become a better organization, we deliver superior services to clients, and we transform our communities and world for the better.

At Spaulding Ridge, we believe our team should reflect the rich diversity of society and we take seriously the responsibility to cultivate a workplace where every bandmate feels accepted, respected, and valued for who they are. We do this by creating a culture of trust and belonging, through practices and policies that support inclusion, and through our employee led Employee Resource Groups (ERGs): CRE (Cultural Race and Ethnicity), Women Elevate, PROUD and Mental Wellness Alliance.

The company is committed to offering Equal Employment Opportunity and to providing reasonable accommodation to applicants with physical and/or mental disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with Spaulding Ridge and are in need of accommodation or special assistance to navigate our website or to complete your application, please send an e-mail with your request to our VP of Human Resources, Cara Halladay ([email protected]). Requests for reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their age, race, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, protected veteran status or disability.

Skills Required

  • Active CPA license
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
  • 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Experience supporting international entities, intercompany accounting, and financial consolidations
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP including revenue recognition and foreign currency accounting
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The Company
HQ: Chicago, IL
550 Employees
Year Founded: 2018

What We Do

Spaulding Ridge designs, implements, and supports business technology solutions for companies in a wide range of industries, thinking beyond templated solutions to provide real competitive advantage. When we’re working on a project, we’re an extension of their team. We help the organizations we serve get maximum value from the work we deliver, now and through the life of the system. As a company committed to social good, we’re a consulting firm that our clients can be proud to partner with—and a firm where they know every member of the team truly believes in the mission. We build personal relationships with the people we work with, and we work smart and hard to deliver total satisfaction with our work. We help our clients through a variety of services and disciplines: IT Strategy & Advisory Cloud Implementation & Process Improvement Business Transformation & Customer Engagement To learn more, visit www.spauldingridge.com

Why Work With Us

At Spaulding Ridge, we believe all business is personal. Each interaction with clients and colleagues is an opportunity to connect and contribute to mutual success.  We prioritize our employees’ professional development through challenging and meaningful work, offering top-notch training, mentoring and ample opportunities for growth.

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