Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Salary: $145,000$165,000 + discretionary bonus

Why You Should Consider This Opportunity:

• Join a rapidly expanding organization that has more than doubled its revenue and continues to invest in future growth
• Gain significant visibility and work closely with the CFO, VP of Accounting, executive leadership, and private equity partners
• Take an active role in strengthening accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls as the company continues to scale
• Make an immediate impact by improving the month-end close, cash forecasting, and overall accounting processes
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while helping shape the future structure of the department
• Work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where new ideas and process improvements are encouraged
• Gain exposure to acquisitions, integrations, consolidations, and other strategic initiatives

Responsibilities of the Assistant Controller:

• Oversee the month-end close process and ensure financial results are completed accurately and within established deadlines
• Manage cash flow and liquidity planning, including preparation and maintenance of a rolling 13-week cash forecast
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting account analyses
• Provide leadership and oversight to accounting personnel, including accounts payable and general accounting team members
• Support the preparation of accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting
• Coordinate audit requirements and assist with year-end and other financial reporting activities
• Oversee and support accounting activities related to consolidations, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and lease accounting
• Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting policies, procedures, and workflows
• Partner with finance and executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Support acquisition integrations and other strategic accounting and finance initiatives as the organization continues to grow

Qualifications for the Assistant Controller:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong background in month-end close and financial reporting
• Previous experience leading, managing, and developing accounting team members
• Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and cash management
• Experience working in a growing, fast-paced, or evolving organization preferred