The Assistant Controller supports the Corporate Controller in overseeing the company's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, compliance, and month-end close processes. This role helps ensure accurate financial statements, maintains accounting policies and procedures, and drives process improvements across the accounting function. The Assistant Controller also partners cross-functionally with FP&A, operations, tax, treasury, and external auditors to support the organization's financial objectives.
Key Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Close
- Manage key components of the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process to drive accuracy, timeliness, and continuous improvement within the financial close process
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal and external financial reports
- Support preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
- Analyze financial results and investigate variances
Accounting Operations
- Oversee general ledger activity and maintain integrity of accounting records
- Support oversight of accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, and other accounting functions
- Ensure compliance with company accounting policies and procedures
- Assist with cash management, accruals, and balance sheet reviews
- Perform cost and profitability analysis to support business decision-making.
- Support sales and use tax, property tax, and other compliance reporting as needed
Internal Controls & Compliance
- Maintain and strengthen internal controls and accounting processes
- Lead portions of the external audit and other compliance activities, including preparation of supporting schedules and documentation.
- Assist with implementation and documentation of accounting policies
- Ensure compliance with lender reporting requirements and financial covenants
- Support risk management and regulatory compliance initiatives
Leadership & Process Improvement
- Supervise and mentor accounting staff
- Drive the adoption and development of AI-driven tools and process automations to enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and decision-making capabilities within the finance function.
- Partner with IT and business leaders on ERP and system enhancements
- Support special projects, acquisitions, integrations, and strategic initiatives
- Oversee cost accounting processes, ensuring accurate cost of goods sold and margin reporting
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required (CPA preferred)
- 5-10+ years of progressive accounting experience or financial management experience including proven ability to lead teams.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
- Proficiency with accounting systems, Microsoft Excel, business intelligence tools, and financial reporting software.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
- Experience with AI-enabled financial tools, process automation, or the ability to identify, implement, and develop AI solutions to improve financial operations.
- Preferred manufacturing or construction experience including proficiency with cost accounting frameworks and concepts.
Sample Competencies
- Leadership and accountability
- Attention to detail
- Process improvement mindset
- Problem-solving and analytical skills
- Cross-functional collaboration
- Ability to drive deadlines and ownership
- Strong business and operational acumen