[Remote] Assistant Controller (financial statement exp req; $85-90k)

Overview

This remote Assistant Controller role supports outsourced accounting and advisory services for a client portfolio.

• Location: Remote (candidates must live in the ET or CT time zones)
• Work schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM ET; candidates must work ET hours
• Start date: ASAP
• Job type: Full-Time
• Sponsorship: Not available
• Base salary: $85,000–$90,000
• Benefits: Medical, Dental, Disability, Life, 401(k) with Safe Harbor, PTO, Holidays

Responsibilities

• Oversee a portfolio of 5–6 clients, providing hands-on full-cycle accounting support
• Prepare financial statements and reporting packages for clients
• Review account activity and investigate variances and discrepancies
• Analyze financial results, identify trends, and highlight opportunities
• Serve as a primary accounting contact for assigned clients
• Present financial results and explain key findings to clients
• Review Staff Accountant work and provide guidance as needed
• Perform hands-on accounting work based on client needs
• Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
• Improve accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required
• Experience working in complex accounting environments (e.g., multiple entities, locations, or business units)
• Experience leading month-end close and preparing financial statements
• Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, required

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior client-facing experience or strong relationship-building skills
• Experience partnering with senior leadership (e.g., working closely with a CFO on higher-level financial matters)