LaSalle Network is partnering with one of Chicago’s most celebrated hospitality groups to hire a Controller.
This is not your typical back-office accounting job. In this role, you’ll be side-by-side with the CFO, driving financial strategy, building processes, and supporting new restaurant openings.
The salary range for this role is $140,000 to $170,000, plus bonus. ?A comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance, and life insurance to eligible employees.
The Controller will play a key role in scaling operations, overseeing a blended onshore/offshore team, and ensuring accurate financial reporting while helping the business expand nationally.
Assistant Controller Responsibilities:
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Collaborate closely with the CFO on financial operations and strategy
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Supervise accountants, AP staff, and office managers across multiple locations
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Oversee payroll, onboarding, benefits, and HR-related functions
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Build forecasting models, budgets, and financial reports for senior leaders
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Contribute to new market expansion and tax jurisdiction research
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Ensure compliance with tax filings, leases, and financial reporting standards
Assistant Controller Requirements:
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Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance
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CPA, CFA, or equivalent preferred
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8+ years of accounting experience, including management roles
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Expert-level Excel with VBA/macros capability
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Well-versed in payroll, taxes, financial modeling, and entity formation
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Analytical mindset, efficiency-driven, and process-oriented
What You’ll Gain:
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Medical, dental, and life insurance benefits
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Hybrid work flexibility
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Annual performance bonus
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Opportunity to be part of a rapidly scaling, nationally recognized restaurant brand
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A seat at the table with senior leadership, shaping financial decisions that drive growth
Ready to make your mark with one of Chicago’s most exciting growth stories? Apply now!
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Thank You,
Arden Dyer
Recruiting Lead
LaSalle Network is an Equal Opportunity Employer m/f/d/v.
LaSalle Network is the leading provider of direct hire and temporary staffing services. For over two decades, LaSalle has helped organizations hire faster and connect top talent with opportunities, from entry-level positions to the C-suite. With units specializing in Accounting and Finance, Administrative, Marketing, Technology, Supply chain, Healthcare Revenue Cycle, Call Center, Human Resources and Executive Search. LaSalle offers staffing and recruiting solutions to companies of all sizes and across all industries. LaSalle Network is the premier staffing and recruiting firm, earning over 100 culture, revenue and industry-based awards from major publications and having its company experts regularly contribute insights on retention strategies, hiring trends and hiring challenges, and more to national news outlets.