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Assistant Controller

Capital Search Group
Chicago, IL Full Time
POSTED ON 11/5/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2026
Overview

I’m partnering with a rapidly growing, acquisitive $500M PE-backed company in Chicago, IL on a key hire: an Assistant Corporate Controller with Corporate Controller-level scope, reporting to the VP of Finance and Accounting.

  • Own consolidated financial reporting and Workday Adaptive
  • Serve as the external audit liaison
  • Lead a Corporate Accountant and partner with four Division Controllers
  • Support acquisition integration and process transformation

You Have

  • CPA and Big 4 or comparable public accounting background
  • Accounting leadership in a complex, multi-entity environment
  • Consolidation experience; PE-backed or public company a plus
  • Workday Adaptive highly preferred

Compensation: Up to $180K bonus, with a clear path to Corporate Controller. For consideration, please send me your resume at jblumer@capitalsearch.com

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