Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

The Company is adding an Assistant Controller to its growing finance team. The ideal candidate will hold an active CPA license and have 5-8 years of experience in public accounting or private industry, with exposure to multi-entity environments. The role requires a self-directed professional who can operate with minimal supervision, manage competing deadlines, and grow into expanded responsibilities over time.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and distribute accurate monthly financial statements for an assigned portfolio of entities
• Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; record journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
• Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all assigned entities
• Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processing within assigned portfolio
• Maintain debt schedules and ensure timely debt service payments
• Assist in preparation of annual budgets and monitor budget-to-actual variances
• Coordinate with external CPA firm to support preparation of tax returns and audit workpapers
• Support VP of Finance on ad hoc financial analysis, special projects, and process improvement initiatives
• Maintain an organized and audit-ready accounting filing system in accordance with Company standards

Desired Skills and Attributes:

• Active CPA license required
• Highly organized with strong time management and the ability to manage multiple deadlines concurrently
• Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting
• Confident and self-directed; able to work independently within a defined scope
• Solid understanding of GAAP and internal control fundamentals
• Multi-entity accounting experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel