Assistant Accounting Controller

Agilant Solutions, Inc. (www.goagilant.com) is an international provider of digital transformation and enterprise managed services. We leverage our extensive industry experience and IT best-practices for a simple reason; to empower our clients to become heroes in responding to competitive and business needs. It is our commitment to make them excel. Agilant provides a complete breadth of distributed IT solutions through our integrated practices.

Position Summary

Agilant Solutions is looking for an established Assistant Accounting Controller located in Lisle, IL. The Assistant Accounting Controller will be responsible for overseeing and managing all functions of the Finance department reporting to an accounting manager and the Director of Finance. The ideal candidate will have experience in accounting and supervising a team.

Supervisory Responsibilities

Oversees accounting operations, which include financial accounting, accounts receivable, payroll as well as the recording and collection of customer invoices.

Recruits and hires accounting staff and conducts performance evaluations.

Implements training for new hires and identifies training opportunities for current staff.

Oversees the system of internal controls over accounting functions to minimize risk.

Handles discipline and termination of employees as needed and in accordance with company policy.

Duties/Responsibilities

Ensures that financial reports comply with generally accepted accounting principles or financial reporting standards.

Assists external auditors and provides required statements and information for the annual audit.

Reviews budget reports and assists other departments to prepare annual budgets.

Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.

Complies with local, state, and federal government requirements.

Identifies and recommends updates to accounting processes and procedures.

Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Skills/Abilities

Excellent management and supervisory skills.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Mastery of accounting and tax preparation software.

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.

Education and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in accounting required.

Ten years or more of related experience required.

Certified Public Accountant designation highly preferred.

Previous experience with Netsuite and Paycom a plus.

To Help You Succeed

Comp: $120K

Full service and support team.

Comprehensive benefits, including Health/Dental/Vision/Life Insurance, and a 401(k).

16 paid days off per year and 10 paid holidays per year.

Sales, solutions, services, technology, and soft-skills training.

Professional sales environment with opportunities for advancement based on performance.

Equal Opportunity

Agilant Solutions Inc. is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. All employment is decided based on qualifications, merit, and business need.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $120,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Experience level:

• 10 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Monday to Friday

Application Question(s):

• Are you authorized to work in the U.S.?
• How many years of Accounting, Finance, and/or management experience do you have?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Required)

Ability to Commute:

• Lisle, IL 60532 (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Lisle, IL 60532: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person