Assistant Controller/ Accounting Manager

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the company's accounting operations and financial reporting functions. This role is ideal for a highly skilled accounting professional who can operate with significant autonomy, contribute to strategic financial initiatives, and partner across the organization to strengthen financial processes and controls. The Assistant Controller plays a key role in ensuring the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial information while driving process improvements, supporting compliance, and contributing to the organization's continued growth and success.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Leads and manages all day-to-day accounting functions including accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, cash management, and banking activities.
• Drives execution of monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, ensuring deadlines are met and results are accurate.
• Prepares and consolidates financial statements and supporting schedules, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow reports, and variance analysis.
• Reviews and ensures accuracy of account reconciliations, journal entries, and transactional outputs.
• Implements and enforces accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls established by the Controller.
• Builds and maintains budgets, forecasts, and financial models to support planning and decision-making.
• Analyzes financial results, identifies trends, and provides recommendations to the Controller and management.
• Coordinates and prepares audit schedules and supporting documentation; serves as a primary liaison during audit fieldwork.
• Supports tax compliance by preparing required documentation and ensuring accurate reporting across payroll, sales/use, and other tax areas.
• Monitors and manages receivables and payables processes to ensure effective cash flow and risk mitigation.
• Identifies and drives improvements in accounting systems, workflows, and reporting processes.
• Researchs accounting issues and recommends appropriate treatment for Controller review and approval.
• Acts as backup to the Controller, stepping into leadership responsibilities as needed.
• Performs other related duties and special projects as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervises and oversees the daily work of Accounting Department staff, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable/Collections, and Bookkeeping functions.
• Plans, assigns, and reviews work to ensure accuracy, efficiency, and adherence to deadlines.
• Provides training, coaching, and performance feedback.

Benefits

• Medical (HMO, HSA & PPO options)
• Dental
• Vision
• Generous Profit Sharing and 401k Program
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee Discounts through ADP LifeMart/LifeCare
• Paid Time Off