Position Summary
The Assistant Controller is a key leadership position within the Accounting Department and supports the Controller in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations. This individual is expected to provide strong leadership and direction to the accounting team while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This is a hands-on position responsible for the monthly close, account reconciliations, journal entry review, internal controls, staff supervision, and audit support.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close.
- Review journal entries for GAAP, accuracy, proper support, and approval.
- Review reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are resolved timely.
- Reconcile and review intercompany transactions and balances.
- Assist with preparation and review of financial statements and consolidated reporting.
- Review accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, debt, leases, payroll, and benefit accounts.
- Investigate unusual balances and discrepancies.
- Supervise and review the work of the accounting team.
- Assist with accounts payable, cash management, and general accounting activities, as needed.
- Maintain strong internal controls and appropriate supporting documentation.
- Assist with annual audits and preparation of audit schedules.
- Improve and streamline accounting processes and procedures.
- Provide backup support to the Controller.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- CPA certification.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
- Multi-company and intercompany accounting experience.
- Strong reconciliation, financial reporting, and Excel skills.
- ERP accounting-system experience; Sage experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, motivate, and hold a team accountable.
Compensation 115-140k
