Assistant Controller

Bridgepoint Consulting

$120K — $210K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-8 years of full-cycle accounting experience
  • B.A. or B.S. in Accounting or Finance preferred
  • Consulting-oriented mindset with a focus on customer service
  • Industry experience in technology, software, or Big Four accounting is preferred
  • Familiarity with monthly close, financial reporting, and routine accounting processes
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, etc.)
  • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and ability to research related issues

Responsibilities

  • Build and maintain client relationships
  • Coordinate delivery with other Financial Operations team members
  • Assist with reconciliations and month end reporting
  • Prepare clients for audits and integrate merger and acquisition data
  • Directly interact with clients' financial staff
  • Provide project status updates and insights on client challenges
  • Embrace flexibility by taking on diverse assignments

Benefits

  • Quarterly bonuses
  • Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
  • 401K plan with company matching
  • Paid time off, sick pay, and parental leave
  • Focus on work/life balance with opportunities for extended time off
  • Structured onboarding and ongoing personal development support
Full Job Description
We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our growing Financial Operations practice. As an Assistant Controller at Bridgepoint, you will be a valuable part of our client delivery team.

What You'll Do:
  • Build and maintain relationships with Current and prospective clients
  • Interact with BPC members in Financial Operations and other practice areas of the firm to coordinate excellent delivery
  • Assist with reconciliations, month end reporting, preparing clients for audit, cleaning up their books, and assisting their department with integration of merger and acquisition data
  • Interact directly with the client contact (CFO, Controller) and their staff
  • Provide project status updates, feedback, and thoughtful insights into client challenges for your delivery manager
  • Embrace flexibility and take on tasks and assignments that my be out of your comfort zone


Skills You'll Need:

Required:
  • 5-8 years of hands-on full-cycle accounting experience
  • B.A. or B.S. required, Accounting or Finance degrees are a plus
  • Strong desire for consulting-style work and delivering excellent customer service
  • Industry experience in start-ups, technology, software, oilfield services, insurance and Big Four/public accounting is highly preferred
  • Experience with monthly close procedures, monthly and quarterly financial reporting
  • Recent hands-on experience with routine accounting processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and cash management
  • Hands-on experience with accounting software (i.e. QuickBooks, NetSuite, Great Plains or Intacct), along with moderate to advanced experience with Microsoft Suite, especially Excel
  • Ability to adapt to various client environments, and communicate effectively at all levels within the organization
  • Demonstration of a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, experience researching technical GAAP issues
  • Past experience working in small to mid-sized company environment with the ability to multi-task and wear several hats

Preferred:
  • CPA and/or MBA preferred
  • Prior employment by a Big Four or other nationally recognized accounting firms
  • Industry experience in emerging growth, technology, and SaaS companies
  • Revenue Recognitions highly preferred


What We Have to Offer:
  • Competitive Salary: $120,000- $210,000
  • Quarterly Bonuses
  • Comprehensive Benefits including:
    • Medical, Dental and Vision
    • 401K with company match
    • Paid time off, sick pay, parental leave, and more
  • Fun, exciting, fast-paced environment
  • Strong commitment to work/life balance and the opportunity for extended periods of time off
  • Comprehensive onboarding and on-going personal and career development


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