Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Distribution & Logistics Organization | Naperville, IL (Hybrid)

Compensation

Base Salary: Up to $140,000 10% bonus

Work Model

Hybrid schedule: Tuesday–Thursday in-office

Company Overview

We are partnering with a large-scale distribution and logistics organization that operates a complex network of transportation, supply chain, and fulfillment services across North America. The company continues to invest heavily in operational infrastructure, technology, and finance talent as it scales its transportation and logistics operations. This organization maintains a people-first culture and offers strong long-term growth opportunities for finance professionals seeking exposure to operationally intensive businesses.

The Opportunity

The Assistant Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations for a transportation-focused business unit and serve as a key finance partner to operational leadership.

This role combines general accounting, team leadership, financial reporting, cash management, and process improvement responsibilities. The ideal candidate understands operational accounting environments where revenue recognition, cost allocation, billing, collections, and vendor payments are critical drivers of business performance.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Close

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Ensure timely and accurate financial reporting and account reconciliations
• Maintain the general ledger and chart of accounts
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting packages
• Support internal and external audit requirements

Accounting Operations

• Oversee daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities
• Manage cash activity, banking relationships, and treasury-related processes
• Review revenue, cost allocation, and expense reporting for accuracy
• Monitor financial transactions across multiple operational systems
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal accounting policies

Team Leadership

• Supervise and develop a small accounting team
• Establish performance expectations and accountability measures
• Support training, coaching, and career development initiatives
• Foster a collaborative, service-oriented team culture

Process Improvement & Systems

• Evaluate accounting workflows and identify opportunities for improvement
• Support accounting system implementations, upgrades, and enhancements
• Strengthen internal controls and documentation processes
• Partner cross-functionally to streamline operational and financial workflows

Ideal Candidate Profile

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience preferred
• Experience within transportation, logistics, distribution, warehousing, freight, supply chain, or other operationally intensive industries strongly preferred
• Strong understanding of the full accounting cycle and financial statement preparation
• Experience overseeing AP, AR, and general accounting functions
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical capabilities
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operational stakeholders
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities

Preferred Backgrounds

• Transportation brokerage
• Logistics services
• Distribution operations
• Supply chain organizations
• Freight and transportation providers
• Operational accounting environments with complex revenue and cost structures

Why This Opportunity

• Leadership role with visibility across accounting and operations
• Opportunity to manage and develop a team
• Broad accounting exposure including reporting, operations, treasury, and process improvement
• Hybrid work environment
• Stable, growing organization with strong employee-focused culture
• Opportunity to build operational finance expertise within a large-scale logistics environment