Assistant Controller
$99k - $135kFull-time
Logicalis, Inc.
Summary Works with Finance team assisting the VP Finance & Controller in providing timely and accurate monthly and annual reporting requirements. Performs multiple financial and supervisory responsibilities, including oversight of financial reporting, accounting operations, tax compliance, and internal control processes. Manages members of the Finance team and drives continuous improvement of financial systems, processes, and reporting capabilities. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Operational Accounting Oversight
- Oversees core accounting functions, including:
- Treasury operations - bank reconciliations, cash forecasting and banking relationships.
- Payroll operations leveraging third party payroll processors
- Accounts Payable
- Internal procurement
- General ledger maintenance and reconciliations
- Intercompany transactions reconciliations, and cross-entity billing
- Complex accrual/deferral processes and reconciliations (e.g. commissions, rebates, deferred revenue)
- Leads and coordinate monthly and annual close processes, including account reconciliations and financial reporting to parent company.
- Monitors and analyzes profit and loss variances against budget and forecast and provide insight to senior leadership.
- Prepares financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting guidelines and preparation of supporting financial footnote disclosures.
- Researches and apply IFRS guidance; prepares accounting memos supporting complex transactions.
- Oversees tax-related activities including monitoring tax notices, supporting tax filings, and coordinating with external tax advisors.
- Assists Controller with managing deferred tax calculations and book-to-tax differences leveraging external CPA firm as subject matter experts.
- Assists Controller with international tax compliance research and acts as liaison with external tax partners.
- Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and corporate policies.
- Acts as primary point of contact for accounting systems, workflow issues, and process improvements.
- Develops and maintains documentation for financial processes and controls.
- Enhances reporting capabilities and provide analytical support to senior management.
- Assists in the development and continuous enhancement of internal controls and system processes to ensure data integrity.
- Designs and implements internal audit processes and support ongoing compliance initiatives.
- Leads, develops, and manages accounting staff across multiple functional areas (e.g., AP, payroll, tax, procurement).
- Establishes performance expectations, providess coaching, and supports professional development.
- Fosters cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Sales, Operations, and external partners.
- Demonstrates and actively promotes an understanding and commitment to the mission of Logicalis through performing behaviors consistent with the organization's values.
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Logicalis in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
- Supports and conducts self in a manner consistent with customer service expectations.
- Direct oversight of accounting team members across various disciplines
- Responsibility for hiring, training, performance evaluation, and team development
- Ownership of workload planning and resource allocation
- Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- CPA or CMA preferred.
- 7-10 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or corporate environment preferred).
- Experience with financial reporting, audit, and accounting operations.
- Experience leading or supervising accounting teams.
- May consider an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and IFRS.
- Experience with ERP and financial systems (e.g., Salesforce, Microsoft Dynamics, Cognos Controller).
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Office tools.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Excellent communication skills with senior leadership
- High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy
- Ability to drive process improvements and change
- Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and Local laws and regulations as well as policies and procedures of Logicalis in order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behaviors.
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