Assistant Controller

Salary Range: $85,000.00 To $115,000.00 Annually Position Overview The Assistant Controller is responsible for managing the accounting function, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls in a growing, operations-driven environment. This role owns the month‑end close process, financial accuracy, and the day‑to‑day accounting operations, serving as the primary lead of those functions. The Assistant Controller will review financial results, identify issues, and drive improvements across accounting processes. Key Responsibilities Manage the month‑end close process and ensure timely and accurate financial reporting Review financial statements and perform variance analysis, including month‑over‑month and budget comparisons Oversee and actively support accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, invoicing, and inventory‑related transactions, and serve as the primary escalation point for accounting and financial issues Ensure accuracy and completeness of operational accounting processes, including invoicing, work order flow, and inventory‑related transactions Ensure proper revenue recognition in accordance with GAAP across rental, parts, and service revenue streams Oversee and review payroll processing through ADP, including new employee setup, compensation changes, and variance analysis, and coordinate for final approval prior to submission Prepare and record accruals as part of the month‑end close process and review all accruals for accuracy and completeness Prepare and maintain cash flow forecasts to support financial planning and decision‑making Manage fixed assets and lease accounting, ensuring proper treatment under GAAP (including lease accounting), and oversee inventory accuracy and related accounting Coordinate with external auditors during audits, preparing necessary documentation and schedules to ensure compliance Strengthen internal controls and proactively identify and implement process improvements across accounting and operational workflows, including performing and overseeing periodic control checks such as inventory spot checks and cycle count reviews to ensure accuracy and compliance Assist in supervising and developing accounting team members, including reviewing work, providing direction, and ensuring adherence to process and controls Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance CPA Preferred 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience Experience owning or leading month‑end close and financial reporting Strong understanding of GAAP Experience in inventory, service, rental, or distribution environments strongly preferred Ability to review financials, identify issues, and drive resolution Experience working in a growing or operationally complex environment preferred Experience working in multi‑location or multi‑state operational environments, including exposure to varying tax and regulatory requirements, preferred Strong communication and leadership skills What We’re Looking for in This Role Takes ownership of financial accuracy and reporting Understands how inventory, jobs, and costs flow through financials Can identify when numbers do not make sense and investigate root causes Is comfortable working in a growing company with evolving processes Can operate independently and drive improvements across accounting processes Benefits Health insurance Basic life/AD&D and supplemental life insurance Holidays Paid Time Off (PTO) 401K #J-18808-Ljbffr PVE EQUIPMENT USA, INC