Assistant Controller

Zerorez, founded in 2001 and headquartered in American Fork, Utah, is a carpet, tile, rug, air duct, and upholstery cleaning franchisor with operations across North America and the United Kingdom. The company is known for its No Residue® approach, using Zr™ Water that is safe for people, pets, and the environment, without soaps or harsh chemicals. Its high-heat cleaning system and powerful suction deliver deep cleaning while the Zr™ Wand supports fast drying times. Zerorez emphasizes trustworthy, background-checked technicians who treat customers’ homes with care. The brand serves more than 400,000 customers each year and focuses on delivering consistent, high-quality results. Position Overview We are seeking a leadership-minded Assistant Controller to join our team in American Fork, Utah. In this hybrid role, you will oversee the daily operations of the accounting department, manage the month-end close cycle, and lead our external audit preparation. Key Responsibilities Audit Management: Serve as the primary lead for external audits. Manage the audit timeline, review all PBC schedules, and ensure corporate records are fully compliant and audit-ready. Financial Oversight & Close: Oversee the month-end and year-end close processes. Review complex journal entries, approve balance sheet reconciliations, and perform deep variance analyses on financial statements. Internal Controls: Design, implement, and maintain internal control frameworks to ensure robust GAAP compliance across all entities. Systems Oversight: Manage transactional workflows, financial reporting, and system optimizations within NetSuite. Strategic Partnership: Collaborate closely with operations and marketing leaders to analyze department spend and provide high-level financial insights for executive decision-making. Qualifications & Skills Experience: 5+ years of progressive accounting experience (heavy preference for a mix of public accounting audit and corporate accounting management). Education: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or similar field preferred. CPA: CPA license is strongly preferred (or active progress toward licensure). Technical Skills: Mastery of GAAP, financial statement understanding, and advanced Excel. Systems: Prior experience with NetSuite is a major advantage, but not required—we will provide training on our specific setup. Soft Skills: Strong leadership and communication skills, with a proven ability to translate complex financial data into actionable strategies for cross-functional partners. Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance Support for professional development and CPA continuing education tracking #J-18808-Ljbffr