Assistant Controller

About the role

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.

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.
• Buils 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.
• Coooridinates 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.
• Maintains 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.
• Researches 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.

Qualifications

• Highly skilled accounting professional with significant autonomy.
• Experience in leading and managing accounting functions.
• Ability to drive execution of financial processes and controls.
• Knowledge of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Experience in preparing and consolidating financial statements.
• Ability to analyze financial results and provide recommendations.
• Experience in coordinating and preparing audit schedules.
• Experience in supporting tax compliance and maintaining financial records.
• Ability to identify and drive improvements in accounting systems and processes.
• Strong research and analytical skills.
• Ability to act as backup and step into leadership responsibilities.