Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Controller

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the organization’s financial operations. This role oversees day-to-day accounting functions, assists with financial reporting, ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements, and helps maintain strong internal controls. The Assistant Controller plays a key role in ensuring accurate financial records and supporting strategic financial decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Reporting

• Prepare, review, and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for management review.
• Ensure the accuracy, completeness, and integrity of financial data and reporting in accordance with GAAP.

Accounting Operations

• Manage the general ledger, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and maintenance of the chart of accounts.
• Lead and supervise day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable and related accounting operations.
• Ensure timely and accurate closing processes for all reporting periods.

Budgeting and Forecasting

• Assist in the development, review, and evaluation of annual budgets and financial forecasts.
• Prepare and analyze budget-to-actual reports on a periodic basis.
• Investigate cost variances and provide detailed explanations for deviations from budgets or forecasts.

Internal Controls and Compliance

• Help design, implement, and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets.
• Ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal accounting policies.
• Support continuous improvement of accounting procedures and control frameworks.

Audit Coordination

• Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors.
• Prepare audit schedules and provide required documentation to support annual audits and reviews.
• Assist in resolving audit findings and implementing recommendations as needed.

Cross Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the finance team and department leaders to streamline financial processes.
• Support organizational goals by ensuring financial alignment with strategic and operational initiatives.

Required Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a commercial equipment rental, construction, industrial services, or asset‑intensive environment
• 2+ years of supervisory or lead experience overseeing day-to-day accounting functions, including accounts payable and general accounting operations
• Demonstrated experience preparing, reviewing, and analyzing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Strong knowledge of general ledger management, account reconciliations, and close processes
• Experience with fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and asset tracking
• Hands-on involvement in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis within an operational business environment
• Experience serving as a liaison for external audits and supporting internal control compliance
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills required
• CPA or CPA‑eligible preferred

Work Environment

• The Assistant Controller works in a professional office environment and reports directly to the Controller. This is a sedentary position that sits at a desk for most of the workday and may involve supervising junior accounting staff and collaborating with other departments. The role may occasionally require lifting items weighing up to 25 pounds, with or without reasonable accommodation.

National Tank & Equipment is an equal opportunities company.