Assistant Controller - Accounting

Overview

The organization is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its Accounting Team. This role oversees key accounting operations, including the general ledger, month-end close, reconciliations, fixed asset accounting, lender reporting, tax filings, and internal controls.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will lead and develop a team of three, support audits, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and other financial standards, and identify opportunities to streamline accounting systems and processes.

Responsibilities

• Research and analyze technical accounting issues
• Establish and maintain documented internal controls, policies, and procedures
• Manage the month-end close process, including monthly reconciliations and variance analysis
• Assist in planning and coordinating quarterly and annual audits, as required
• Support external tax partners for tax provision and assist with sales and use tax returns or other returns, as required
• Assist in preparing the annual budget plan
• Support various audits
• Streamline systems and processes and initiate corrective actions when necessary
• Oversee the training and development of staff, including guidance, training, and regular feedback on job performance
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by staying current on changes in accounting standards (U.S. GAAP) and reporting practices
• Other duties as assigned based on business need

Requirements

• Strong leadership, communication, and demonstrable business analysis and presentation skills
• Hands-on approach with close attention to detail
• Keen organizational and problem-solving skills with the ability to multi-task
• High level knowledge of MS Excel
• Ability to work with large amounts of complex data
• Public accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or Business
• CPA required
• 10+ years of accounting experience with progressive responsibilities, with a minimum of 3 years leading an accounting team

Compensation & Benefits

• Compensation range: USD $150,000.00 - USD $175,000.00 /Yr.

The compensation range is a good-faith estimate of the compensation expected for this position at the time of posting. Actual compensation will be determined based on job-related skills, experience, geographic location, and internal equity.

Location

Some positions may be performed remotely in one or more U.S. states.

Additional Information

• Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. without current or future employer sponsorship. Employment is contingent upon passing pre-employment and random drug/alcohol screenings, background checks, and annual motor vehicle record reviews per company and client policies.
• Equal Opportunity Employer: All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, age, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
• AI Disclosure & Accommodations: Automated tools may be used to assist with application review and communication. Human decisions are used for final hiring decisions. Requests to request an accommodation or opt out of automated review and/or communication must be made before applying.