Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller Position Summary The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the company's accounting and financial reporting functions. This role is responsible for maintaining accurate financial records, supporting month-end and year-end close processes, strengthening internal controls, and helping ensure compliance with accounting policies and applicable regulations. The Assistant Controller will also serve as a key administrator and business partner for the company's ERP system, ensuring the system supports efficient, accurate, and scalable financial operations. Key Responsibilities Assist the Controller with the day-to-day management of the accounting function, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and financial reporting. Support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate financial statements. Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, providing direction, training, and ongoing performance feedback. Review the work of accounting staff for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with established policies and procedures. Review account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules for accuracy and completeness. Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls, policies, and procedures. Monitor compliance with GAAP, company accounting policies, and applicable financial regulations. Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and operational efficiency. ERP System Management Serve as a primary finance/business administrator and subject-matter expert for the company's ERP system. Manage the chart of accounts, financial reporting structures, user roles, workflows, and system controls. Develop and maintain ERP processes, documentation, and user procedures. Identify opportunities to automate manual accounting processes and improve data accuracy and efficiency. Train and support accounting and other employees in effective use of the ERP system. Develop and maintain financial reports within the ERP and related reporting tools. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with experience in a supervisory or senior-level accounting role. Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles. Demonstrated experience administering, managing, or significantly supporting an ERP system. Strong Excel skills and experience working with financial reporting and analysis tools. Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills. Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines. Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively across departments. Preferred Qualifications CPA preferred. Experience with ERP implementation, optimization, integrations, and/or system upgrades. Experience developing automated financial reporting and accounting workflows. Success in This Role Success in this position will be demonstrated through accurate and timely financial reporting, an efficient and well-controlled close process, reliable ERP data and reporting, strong internal controls, and continuous improvement of accounting systems and processes. #J-18808-Ljbffr Search Services