Assistant Controller

Job Description

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Controller to support our accounting operations and financial reporting functions. This role will assist in overseeing the monthly close process, maintaining internal controls, supporting financial analysis, and ensuring the accuracy of financial data. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership capability, and experience working in a fast-paced environment. Based on general knowledge.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the Controller in managing day-to-day accounting operations and month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Based on general knowledge.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements. Based on general knowledge.
• Help maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls and ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards. Internal accounting controls are identified as a key technical competency in finance and accounting teams.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis. Based on general knowledge.
• Oversee general ledger activity and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting. Based on general knowledge.
• Support external and internal audit requests and assist with audit preparation. Based on general knowledge.
• Partner cross-functionally with finance and operational leaders to improve processes and reporting. Based on general knowledge.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy within accounting operations. Based on general knowledge.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field. Based on general knowledge.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with leadership or supervisory experience preferred. Based on general knowledge.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes. Based on general knowledge.
• Experience with ERP systems required; SAP experience preferred. SAP is listed as a valued software proficiency for finance and accounting teams.
• Advanced Excel skills and strong analytical ability. Based on general knowledge.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Communication and critical thinking/problem solving are among the soft skills leaders identified as most needed.
• CPA preferred but not required. Based on general knowledge.

Preferred Experience

• Experience supporting a corporate accounting team or multi-entity environment. Based on general knowledge.
• Familiarity with financial analysis and audit and financial controls.
• Experience improving accounting workflows and reporting processes. Based on general knowledge.