Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller will oversee and manage all accounting operations with two direct reports for the company, with a focus on month-end close procedures, revenue recognition, audit coordination, tax compliance, and systems integration. This role reports directly to the Controller and is critical to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting across the organization.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & General Ledger

Manage day-to-day accounting operations including journal entries, account reconciliations, and general ledger maintenance

Process bi-weekly payroll, ensuring accurate and timely payroll transactions

Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash management processes

Implement and maintain internal controls and accounting policies

Lead account analysis and variance investigation

Identify opportunities to leverage AI and automation tools to streamline reconciliations, journal entry preparation, and variance analysis, reducing manual effort and cycle time

Evaluate and implement AI-enabled accounting tools and workflow automations within day-to-day operations

Month-End & Period Close

Execute month-end close procedures and prepare closing schedules

Manage accruals, prepayments, and other period-end adjustments

Consolidate financial data and prepare preliminary results for management review

Identify and resolve month-end issues in coordination with cross-functional teams

Revenue Recognition

Own revenue recognition process under ASC 606 (GAAP standards)

Review and validate revenue transactions, contracts, and performance obligations

Calculate and record revenue adjustments, deferred revenue, and revenue reclassifications

Prepare revenue schedules and documentation for internal and external audits

Work with the RevOps department on billing and integration related tasks that directly impact revenue

External Audit Coordination

Assist the Controller with external auditors and coordinate audit activities

Prepare audit schedules, trial balances, and supporting documentation

Address auditor findings and implement corrective actions

Manage audit timelines and ensure timely responses to audit requests

Tax Compliance

Assist the Controller with external tax team requests for federal, state, and local tax returns

Maintain tax schedules, accruals, and documentation

Track and report on tax-related items, including payroll taxes and sales tax