Assistant Controller

About Us: Headquartered in Chicago, Performance Trust Capital Partners, LLC is an investment bank that combines Wall Street scale with the agility of an independent, employee-owned firm. We help financial institutions uncover overlooked opportunities, navigate complexity, and make decisions grounded in insight—not impulse. Our work is focused on long-term impact and relationships built on what matters most: trust and enduring performance.

About the Position:

The Assistant Controller is a key member of the Finance and Accounting team, reporting directly to the Corporate Controller. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of the firm’s financial records, supporting the close process, and contributing to the ongoing development of the Company’s accounting infrastructure. The Assistant Controller will work closely with the Corporate Controller, the FP&A team and other cross-functional partners to support financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and internal controls—while also:

• supporting the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes with accuracy and timeliness,
• assisting in the preparation and review of financial statements, and
• helping to strengthen the firm’s internal control environment and accounting policies, including those related to new business lines across our organizational structure.

The Assistant Controller will be a trusted resource within the Finance function, partnering across accounting, FP&A, operations, and compliance to support decision-making and ensure disciplined financial management.

Specifically, this individual will be responsible for the following:

Financial Close and Reporting:

• Assist the Corporate Controller in managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
•  Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across multiple entities.
• Support the preparation of GAAP financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and statement of cash flows.
• Coordinate with FP&A on variance analysis, helping to identify and explain fluctuations in results versus plan and prior periods.
• Assist in the preparation of footnotes and disclosures for internal and external reporting purposes.
• Help maintain documentation and records required for audits.

Internal Controls and Accounting Policy:

• Support the design, implementation, and documentation of internal controls in accordance with firm policies and regulatory expectations.
• Assist in identifying and remediating control gaps, ensuring the control environment is robust and well-documented.
• Help develop, maintain, and communicate accounting policies and procedures across the Finance function.
• Partner with external auditors during the annual audit, coordinating the preparation of audit schedules and responding to inquiries.

Systems and Process Improvement:

• Assist in maintaining and optimizing the firm’s ERP/GL system, ensuring data integrity and system controls.
• Identify opportunities to streamline and automate accounting processes, reducing manual effort and improving data quality.
• Support data governance initiatives and reconciliation of accounting data across systems.
• Participate in system implementations or upgrades as a key Finance stakeholder.

Cross-Functional Partnership and Ad Hoc Support:

• Serve as a resource to FP&A, Operations, and other teams on accounting matters, ensuring alignment between managerial and financial reporting.
• Support special projects and ad hoc analyses as directed by the Corporate Controller or CFO.
• Assist in preparation of materials for Board, Committee, and Partner meetings as needed.
• Help onboard and develop junior accounting staff, contributing to a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

We are seeking candidates with the following qualifications:

• 7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a supervisory or senior accounting role.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA required.
• Experience within financial services strongly preferred (e.g., broker-dealer, investment bank, asset manager, or similarly regulated institution).
• Strong technical accounting skills with a solid understanding of GAAP financial reporting and internal controls.
• Familiarity with broker-dealer regulatory requirements (FOCUS reporting, net capital rules) is a significant plus.
• Proficiency in ERP/GL systems (e.g., Oracle Fusion Cloud, NetSuite, or similar); experience with system implementations a plus.
• Advanced Excel skills, including the ability to work with large data sets, reconciliations, and financial models.
• Analytical and detail-oriented, with a demonstrated ability to identify issues and drive them to resolution.
• Strong communicator who can collaborate effectively across teams and present information clearly to senior stakeholders.
• Organized and capable of managing multiple priorities simultaneously while meeting deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Ownership mindset – takes initiative, follows through, and holds themselves accountable for outcomes.
• Collaborative and collegial – builds trusted relationships across the firm while willing to respectfully challenge and be challenged.
• High integrity and sound judgment – operates with discretion, humility, and a strong ethical compass.
• Comfortable with ambiguity and change, with a bias toward action and continuous improvement.
• Candidates must be eligible to work permanently in the United States without sponsorship.

Featured Benefits

Health Coverage

• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (administered through a national carrier such as Blue Cross Blue Shields )
• Prescription Drug Plans
• Pre-Tax Flexible Spending Account (Health and Dependent Care) (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)

Time Off & Work-Life Benefits

• Vacation/Personal Days + Holidays
• Financial & Income Protection Benefits
• PT Retirement
• Mission-Driven Employee Stock Ownership Plan
• Voluntary Life Insurance + Long-Term Disability Insurance

Wellness & Everyday Support

• Discounted Fitness Memberships (Free membership for Chicago office)
• Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits – Transit & Parking
• Mental Health support through company provided Employee Assistance Program
• Employee recognition programs (PT Rewards and Annual Awards) 

Compensation: The base salary range for this position is $160,000-180,000 per year. This is an estimated range based on the circumstances at the time of posting, however, may change based on a combination of factors, including but not limited to skills, experience, education, market factors, geographical location, budget, and demand. This position is also eligible for a bonus component that would be dependent on pre-defined performance factors. All compensation determinations are based on the skills and experience required for the position and commensurate with experience of selected individuals, which may vary above and below the stated amounts. 

For Recruitment Agencies: As our recruitment is primarily handled in-house, we work only occasionally with external agencies, and only those on our existing, pre-approved vendor list. At this time, we are not reviewing or expanding that list. Unsolicited agency resumes, emails or other channels of outreach will not be reviewed. Unsolicited resumes or submissions from external agencies not authorized by our Talent Acquisition team will be considered direct candidate applications. As such, Performance Trust will not assume responsibility for any placement fees associated with these submissions.