| Location | Boca Raton, FL |
We are partnering with an established organization seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its Finance team. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, and developing accounting staff.
The Assistant Controller will oversee key day-to-day accounting activities, support the general ledger team, and work closely with the Finance Controller on reporting, audits, budgeting, cost allocation, and internal controls.
What Youll Do
Lead the month-end close process and preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages.
Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting financial reports.
Oversee and support the General Ledger Accounting team.
Partner with the Commissions team to develop, analyze, and reconcile reports and statements.
Provide support to Accounts Payable and Claims Billing functions as needed.
Train, mentor, and support junior accounting staff.
Assist with annual audit preparation.
Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting.
Lead the annual operating budget process in partnership with department leaders.
Maintain department-level budgets and supporting financial models.
Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis and identify key trends and drivers.
Partner with department leaders to review variances and support corrective action when needed.
Develop and maintain cost allocation methodologies across departments, entities, and cost centers.
Reconcile allocated costs to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
Periodically review allocation methods for accuracy, consistency, and transparency.
What Were Looking For
Bachelors degree in Accounting.
Active CPA license required.
5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
Experience in a publicly traded and/or multi-company environment preferred.
Strong experience leading month-end close.
Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and cost allocation.
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas and financial models.
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.
Why This Role?
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants to combine hands-on accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and team leadership in a highly visible Finance role.
Apply today for consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.
Annual Salary: $120,000 $135,000, depending on qualifications and experience.