Assistant Controller

About the role

The assistant controller plays a key role in the organization’s accounting and finance department by ensuring accurate reporting, maintaining internal controls, and supporting the controller with audits, month-end close, and regulatory compliance. This position will act as a bridge between day-to-day accounting operations and high-level financial strategy, often overseeing staff accountants and coordinating cross-departmental accounting processes.

Responsibilities

• Prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP, managing reconciliations
• Assist with budgeting and forecasting
• Implement accounting controls to safeguard company assets
• Help prepare documentation for internal and external audits
• Identify areas for process improvement
• Ensure the company meets both internal reporting timelines and external compliance standards including separation of duties policies

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business-related fields with 5 to 7 years industry relevant experience in general accounting and financial analysis
• Intermediate Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Word, PowerPoint)
• MBA or CPA certification preferred