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Assistant Controller

$100k - $120k

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Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller Responsibilities:

  • Financial Close & General Ledger: Lead the end-to-end monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, including journal entries, GL maintenance, account reconciliations, and supporting external accountants during year-end.
  • Financial Reporting & Analysis: Prepare monthly reporting packages with key financial/operating metrics and analyze variances across products, categories, customers, and locations to guide business decisions.
  • AR, AP & Cash Flow Management: Oversee customer billing, collections, credit limits, vendor invoice processing, and daily cash flow and working capital monitoring.
  • Inventory & Commissions Control: Manage inventory accounting, establish receiving and transfer controls, calculate sales commissions, and track margins.
  • Process Improvement: Identify system enhancements to optimize ERP usage, reduce reliance on manual spreadsheets, and automate workflows.

Assistant Controller Requirements:

  • Education & Experience: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, combined with 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Leadership Background: Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Director, or in a similar accounting leadership role.
  • Technical Proficiency: In-depth knowledge of GAAP, financial statement preparation, month-end close management, ERP systems, and advanced Excel/financial analysis skills.
  • Preferred Industry Focus: Experience in food distribution, seafood, wholesale, grocery, restaurant supply, or perishable products industries.
  • Preferred Process & Growth Skills: Track record of scaling accounting teams, improving processes during periods of business growth, or implementing ERP system upgrades.

Assistant Controller Compensation:

  • Base salary $100-120K
  • Great Benefits
  • Room for Growth

JOB ID: 181829 #post Peggy Hong

Vacancy posted 3 days ago
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