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Assistant Controller

Akuna Capital
🇺🇸Chicago
Finance & AccountingSeniorFull-time$140k+ + bonus
Posted October 19, 2026

Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or similar
  • 5+ years of trading industry or public accounting experience in the financial services field
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP
  • Excellent communication and analytical skills
  • Experience reviewing the work of others
  • Process-improvement and automation mindset
  • Ability to multitask and prioritize meeting deadlines in a fast-paced environment
  • Detail-oriented with a strong commitment to preparing accurate work

About the Role

Akuna is seeking an Assistant Controller to join our Finance department and report to the Financial Controller. We are looking for a proactive self-starter who can work independently to achieve both individual and team goals. This position will work closely with other team members from Finance, Trading Operations, Procurement, Tax, and Compliance. As Akuna continues to expand by opening new offices and entering new markets, this position will continue to gain exposure and experience within the global trading industry.

Responsibilities

  • Take end-to-end ownership of key monthly close workstreams while reviewing the work of senior accountants
  • Maintain complete and accurate accounting records for multiple entities, including the general ledger, income statement, balance sheet, and statement of cash flows
  • Support global intercompany transfer pricing processes
  • Support monthly management reporting for senior stakeholders
  • Prepare monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting for regulators, banks, and other third parties
  • Strengthen financial controls and procedures as the firm scales, researching technical accounting matters and maintaining documented accounting policies that comply with US GAAP
  • Identify and implement system, process, and automation improvements across the monthly close and reporting cycle
  • Lead the annual audit through issuance, including preparing the financial statements and footnotes and serving as a primary contact for the external auditors

What You'll Get

  • $140k+ base salary
  • employer-paid medical, dental, vision, retirement contributions, paid time off