Assistant Controller

Assistant Corporate Controller

Location: Near Albany, NY
Salary Range: $95,000 - $130,000
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Overview

Our rapidly growing client is adding a Assistant Controller to support its expanding finance team. This is a newly created, highly visible role designed to help scale accounting and financial operations as the business continues to grow.

Working closely with a dynamic, Big 4-trained CFO and an experienced Corporate Controller, this individual will take ownership of key accounting and analytical responsibilities while identifying opportunities to improve processes, reporting, and overall financial performance.

What You'll Do

Accounting & Financial Analysis

• Perform core accounting functions with a strong foundation in debits and credits 
• Analyze P&L statements, variances, and operational performance metrics 
• Support month-end close processes and financial reporting activities 
• Assist with general ledger analysis, reconciliations, and financial accuracy 

Operational Finance Support

• Partner with Divisional Controllers supporting multiple business units and cost centers 
• Work cross-functionally with sales, commercial, and operations teams 
• Provide insight into business performance and identify opportunities for improvement 
• Support decision-making through data analysis and financial modeling 

Projects & Process Improvement

• Take initiative on special projects to improve financial processes and reporting 
• Help streamline workflows and identify efficiencies across accounting and finance 
• Support ongoing system and reporting enhancements 

Systems & Technology

• Work with financial systems including Epicor, SQL databases, and reporting tools 
• Leverage data tools such as Power BI (or similar) to support reporting and analysis 
• Contribute to improving reporting capabilities and data accessibility 

Team Structure

• Reports into senior finance leadership 
• Works alongside a tenured Corporate Controller and FP&A Manager 
• Collaborates with multiple Divisional Controllers across business units 
• Individual contributor role with strong cross-functional exposure 

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required 
• 4-8 years of accounting or finance experience 
• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals (debits/credits required) 
• Experience with financial analysis, variance analysis, and P&L reporting 

Preferred:

• Public accounting background (Big 4 or regional firm a plus) 
• CPA and/or MBA 
• Experience with ERP systems (Epicor or similar) 
• Exposure to SQL, Power BI, or data/reporting tools 

Key Skills & Attributes

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 
• Proactive, 'roll-up-your-sleeves' mindset 
• Interest in process improvement and operational efficiency 
• Tech-savvy with a curiosity for leveraging systems and data 
• Ability to work independently while collaborating across teams 
• Strong communication skills and business acumen

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redShift Recruiting is the region's premier recruiting agency with over 100 years of combined experience in the recruiting field. We specialize in permanent, temporary, and temp-to-hire positions. Our superior service combined with our highly qualified and carefully selected bank of candidates sets us apart.