Assistant Controller

High-Visibility Assistant Controller Opportunity This Jobot Job is hosted by: Melissa Thavenius Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $100,000 - $135,000 per year A bit about us: We are a growing, service-focused organization committed to operational excellence, financial discipline, and delivering an exceptional customer experience. Backed by experienced leadership and supported by a strong growth strategy, we continue to invest in our people, processes, and technology to build a scalable platform for long-term success. Our culture is collaborative, fast-paced, and performance-driven. We value accountability, continuous improvement, and team members who take ownership of their work while helping develop those around them. This is an organization where finance is viewed as a strategic business partner and leaders are encouraged to contribute beyond the numbers. Why join us? This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible leadership role within a growing organization where your work will directly impact business performance and decision-making. You'll partner closely with executive leadership, influence financial operations, and help drive process improvements across the business. The role offers the opportunity to manage and develop a talented accounting team while gaining exposure to budgeting, forecasting, operational finance, and strategic initiatives. For professionals looking to continue progressing toward a Controller position, this role provides strong growth potential, meaningful responsibility, and the chance to make a measurable impact. Job Details We are seeking an Assistant Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations and support the continued growth of a dynamic, service-based organization. This role will be responsible for ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting leadership with timely financial information and analysis. The Assistant Controller will oversee the monthly close process, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, general ledger activities, and compliance with accounting standards. This individual will work closely with senior leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and overall financial planning initiatives. In addition to technical accounting responsibilities, the role includes direct leadership of a team of accounting professionals. The successful candidate will focus on developing team members, creating accountability, improving processes, and ensuring the delivery of accurate and timely financial information across the organization. Additional responsibilities include supporting audits, strengthening financial controls, analyzing operational performance, monitoring key financial metrics, and identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and scalability. The Assistant Controller will also partner with operational leaders throughout the business to provide financial insight and support strategic decision-making. The ideal candidate will possess a strong foundation in accounting principles, public accounting experience, advanced Excel skills, and the ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on execution. Previous leadership experience within accounting or finance, along with a passion for team development and process improvement, will position candidates for success in this role. Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Quick Apply" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. 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