Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Our client, a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in El Cajon, supports public agencies, federal customers, healthcare systems, education systems, and local government organizations nationwide. They are seeking an Assistant Controller who is experienced and hands-on to own the financial operations of a fast-moving, multi-contract distribution company. This is a genuine leadership role requiring financial judgment, team management, and technical proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC), reporting directly to the President.

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for the full accounting function including month-end close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury management, tax compliance, and the day-to-day integrity of our client's financial records. The Assistant Controller will directly supervise a team of 4–6 accounting professionals across on-site and offshore functions and will serve as the primary internal authority on Business Central.

Key Responsibilities

• Month-End Close
• Accounts Receivable Oversight
• Accounts Payable Oversight
• Treasury Management
• Tax Compliance & Reporting
• Accounting Customer Service
• Team Leadership & Development
• Systems & Process Improvement

More About the Client and Position

Our client is a fast-growing, award-winning small business with the complexity of a mid-market company. Their accounting function touches 7 contract vehicles, 80+ state agency accounts, federal laboratory and VA healthcare customers, and a growing portfolio of local government and utilities relationships. They process high transaction volumes with thin margins and tight deadlines.

The Assistant Controller will have real authority, real visibility, and real accountability. This is not a maintenance role — it is a leadership role in a company that is scaling quickly and needs a financial leader who can build systems, develop people, and own outcomes.

Base Salary $130,000 – $140,000 depending on experience and BC proficiency

Performance Bonus Discretionary, based on company performance and individual contribution

Health Benefits Medical, dental, and vision through our clients group plan

PTO Competitive PTO package; accrual-based

Work Location On-site, El Cajon, CA 92020 — full-time, five days per week

Start Date Immediate / ASAP

Minimum Qualifications

• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (BC)
• Minimum 5 years of progressive accounting experience, plus 2 years in a senior leadership role
• Demonstrated experience supervising and managing an accounting team
• Proven month-end close ownership — able to manage a close calendar, coordinate with external partners, and ensure the period closes accurately and on time
• Sales tax compliance experience (CDTFA or equivalent state tax authority) — filing and remittance, not just recording
• Experience managing multiple bank accounts and credit card reconciliations in an ERP environment
• Strong prioritization skills — ability to identify and execute on high-impact tasks while appropriately delegating or deferring lower-priority items
• Reliable transportation and ability to work fully on-site in El Cajon, CA — this is not a remote or hybrid position
• Proactive communicator — alerts management to risks and missed deadlines before they become problems, not after
• Ability to perform the essential functions of the job for which you are applying

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in wholesale distribution, MRO supply, government contracting, or a similarly multi-contract, high-transaction-volume environment
• Familiarity with RAMP expense management platform and its BC integration
• Experience with CashPro banking platform or equivalent ACH/NACHA file management
• Experience managing offshore or remote accounting team members
• Experience working alongside a fractional controller or outsourced accounting firm
• Exposure to government contract revenue recognition or multi-contract accounting
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA not required — our client has an external CPA for tax planning and income tax preparation)
• Experience building or improving accounting SOPs in a growing company
• Familiarity with CDTFA, PTET, and California-specific tax compliance obligations