Assistant Controller

Responsibilities

• Manage month-end and year-end closing activities.
• Maintain the Company’s ASC 842 lease accounting database, including preparation of all related journal entries and supporting schedules in compliance with US GAAP.
• Manage the prepaid expense schedule, including amortization tracking and preparation of associated journal entries on a monthly basis.
• Perform and own balance sheet reconciliations across a broad range of accounts, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and timely resolution of reconciling items.
• Review corporate department profit and loss statements, research variances and coding discrepancies, and prepare the necessary reclassification journal entries.
• Assist with bank reconciliations for select accounts, ensuring timely identification and clearance of outstanding items.
• Prepare high priority/more complex journal entries for review by Corporate Controller.
• Help design effective internal control measures as well as ensure compliance.
• Assist in preparations for annual financial audit.
• Assist with annual bank exam related to the company’s revolving line of credit.
• Review journal entries prepared by senior accountants.
• Prepare the Company’s monthly borrowing base files in support of the asset-based lending agreement, ensuring accuracy and timely submission to lenders.
• Directly supervise one Senior Accountant, including day-to-day work review, task prioritization, and ongoing coaching and development.
• Support the Corporate Controller and broader Accounting team with special projects and ad hoc analysis as needed.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum of 7 years of progressive accounting experience, with exposure to month-end close processes and balance sheet ownership; prior supervisory or mentorship experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or active pursuit of CPA licensure a plus.
• Working knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting standards a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy in a high-volume, deadline-driven environment.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple recurring responsibilities independently and meet close deadlines.
• Experience with ERP systems required; experience with Sage or similar mid-market ERP a plus.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including experience building and maintaining reconciliation templates and accounting schedules.
• Solid understanding of US GAAP and core financial statement relationships.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to clearly document and explain accounting positions to internal stakeholders.

Compensation

• Base salary along with bonus potential.
• Employer paid life insurance for our employees.
• Optional medical, dental and vision insurance.
• 401(k) plan.
• Disability insurance.
• Generous paid time off and more.