ABOUT THE ROLEA growing equipment finance and leasing platform is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to support all aspects of accounting operations and financial reporting. This role will partner closely with finance leadership and play a key role in month-end close, balance sheet management, lease accounting, audit support, lender reporting, and process improvement initiatives.
The ideal candidate is a "do-er"who enjoys working across the full accounting function and helping build scalable processes in a growing organization.
RESPONSIBILITIES- Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Assist with preparation of financial statements and management reporting packages
- Ensure accounting records comply with GAAP and internal reporting standards
- Own key balance sheet reconciliations and supporting schedules
- Monitor and resolve reconciling items on a timely basis
- Maintain audit-ready documentation and support lender reporting requirements
- Support accounting for lease originations, modifications, and terminations
- Assist with interest income, fee income, depreciation, impairment, and residual value accounting
- Support CECL and allowance calculations in partnership with finance leadership
- Coordinate audit requests and prepare supporting schedules for external auditors
- Assist with accounting policy development and internal control enhancements
- Support state, local, and other compliance-related filings
- Assist with covenant reporting and lender requests
- Prepare supporting schedules and financial information used for bank reporting
- Ensure reporting accuracy and completeness
- Identify opportunities to improve close processes, reconciliations, and reporting workflows
- Support automation and accounting system enhancement initiatives
- Provide guidance on reconciliations, documentation standards, and accounting processes
- Partner closely with accounting and finance leadership to support organizational growth
- Support additional accounting, reporting, and finance projects as needed
QUALIFICATIONS- Bachelor's degree in Accounting required
- CPA preferred but not required
- 5 10 years of progressive accounting experience
- Experience within equipment leasing, equipment finance, lending, or financial services preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience supporting month-end close, reconciliations, and external audits
- Strong balance sheet and operational accounting experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple deadlines
- Excellent communication and collaboration skills
- Public accounting, industry accounting, or a combination of both backgrounds will be considered
- Proven ability to improve processes and operate effectively in a hands-on environment