Assistant Controller

AHEAD

. Lead month-end closing activities, including review of journal entries, variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, audit schedules, and distribution of Foundry financial statements .

Posted 10/28/2026full-timeLibertyville • Illinois • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $90,000 - $100,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Expertise in leading month-end closing activities, financial reporting, and audit processes, with a strong focus on accuracy in revenue, cost of sales, and inventory management. Proven ability to conduct profitability analysis and manage treasury functions effectively.

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Month-End Closing ActivitiesFinancial ReportingProfitability AnalysisAudit Process ManagementTreasury Function Management

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Hard Skills

Journal Entry ReviewVariance AnalysisBalance Sheet ReconciliationForecastingBudgeting

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsCritical ThinkingProcess ImprovementInterpersonal Skills

Industry Keywords

Foundry Financial StatementsAR AllowanceCash ForecastingInventory Controls

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead month-end closing activities, including review of journal entries, variance analysis, balance sheet reconciliations, audit schedules, and distribution of Foundry financial statements
Partner with the Director of Financial Reporting and other leadership to ensure accuracy of revenue, cost of sales, and inventory balances specific to Foundry
Support profitability analysis, monthly forecasting, and annual budgets at Foundry
Maintain appropriate controls for inventory and other assets at the Foundry facility
Lead the annual audit process and direct staff accordingly
Manage the treasury function at Foundry and participate in the weekly cash AHEAD forecasting process
Review adequacy of the AR allowance and recommend accounts for write-off to the VP of Accounting
Perform special projects as required to assist the department and company in achieving goals and objectives
Perform other job duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Minimum of 5 years in an accounting role
Strong analytical and critical thinking skills
Demonstrated ability to identify and implement process improvements
Demonstrated ability to interface with management levels across functions

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k)
Paid company holidays
Paid time off
Paid parental and caregiver leave
Cross-department training and development
Sponsored certifications and credentials for continued learning