Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller - Contract

This Jobot Consulting Job is hosted by: Melanie Courtney
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Salary: $65 - $80 per hour

A bit about us:

Our client provides facility maintenance services to retail chains and distribution and fulfillment
centers across the country.

Why join us?

Growing company
Great culture

Job Details

We are seeking a motivated candidate for the role of Assistant Controller. This position will play a key role in leading
a high performing corporate accounting organization. The position will have primary responsibility for the monthly
financial statement close process, accounting policy, and technical accounting matters. The position will enjoy a high
degree of visibility across the company and will regularly interact with the Chief Financial Officer, General Counsel,
and other members of the executive team, as well as external auditors and other vendors. The ideal candidate has a
continuous process improvement mindset and is ready to lead a high performing team.
What You'll Do:
? Lead the monthly financial statement close process. Identify and drive process improvement opportunities.
Seek continuous improvement in the close process.
? Lead a high-performing corporate accounting function of 4-5 direct and indirect reports. Drive and maintain
appropriate staffing levels within the team. Hire for open positions and onboard new team members as
needed. Develop and drive career progression and training plans for team members. Prioritize coaching and
development of junior team members.
? Utilize strong critical thinking and problem solving skills to identify and timely resolve issues as they arise.
Escalate issues as needed.
? Review manual journal entries and reconciliations.
? Coordinate the Company’s external financial statement audit.
? Prepare internal and external financial reporting.
? Prepare and maintain accounting policies that are in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
? Prepare documentation and analysis of technical accounting matters, including new accounting standards.
? Drive compliance with accounting policies across the organization. Implement and maintain appropriate
internal controls.
? Safeguard and monitor the Company’s cash.
? Oversee the Company’s general ledger system and related accounting sub-systems.
? Support tax reporting and compliance with the Company’s tax service vendors.
? Coordinate with third party specialists and vendors as needed.
? Support and manage special projects as needed.
What You Need:
? Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
? Minimum 7 years of professional work experience in accounting. Public accounting experience is a strong
plus.
? Certified Public Accountant (CPA) active license required.
? Act with integrity at all times.
? Attention to detail and ability to prioritize tasks to complete assignments on time under the pressure of
deadlines.
? Demonstrated management skills with ability to effectively motivate and mentor a high performing team.
? Strong process focus with demonstrated continuous improvement mentality.
? ·Strong written and verbal communication, project management and interpersonal skills.
? Highly analytical and detail oriented, with an inquisitive ability for problem solving.
? Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
? Experience with internal controls.
? SaaS platform experience is a plus.
? Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
? Working knowledge of Microsoft Office applications (Word, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
? Experience with Oracle NetSuite is a plus.
? Ability to manage the stress of a fast-paced environment.
? Ability to meet the in-person requirements of the team and/or business needs.

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