Assistant Controller

About the role

We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our growing Financial Operations practice. As an Assistant Controller at Bridgepoint, you will be a valuable part of our client delivery team, helping growing companies achieve success in a fast-paced environment where you can make an impact.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain relationships with current and prospective clients
• Interact with Bridgepoint Consulting members in Financial Operations and other practice areas to coordinate excellent delivery
• Assist with reconciliations, month-end reporting, preparing clients for audit, cleaning up their books, and assisting their department with integration of merger and acquisition data
• Interact directly with the client contact (CFO, Controller) and their staff
• Provide project status updates, feedback, and thoughtful insights into client challenges for your delivery manager
• Embrace flexibility and take on tasks and assignments that may be out of your comfort zone

Requirements

• 5-8 years of hands-on full-cycle accounting experience
• B.A. or B.S. required; Accounting or Finance degrees are a plus
• Strong desire for consulting-style work and delivering excellent customer service
• Industry experience in start-ups, technology, software, oilfield services, insurance, and Big Four/public accounting is highly preferred
• Experience with monthly close procedures, monthly and quarterly financial reporting
• Recent hands-on experience with routine accounting processes such as accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger, payroll, and cash management
• Hands-on experience with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, Great Plains, or Intacct), along with moderate to advanced experience with Microsoft Suite, especially Excel
• Ability to adapt to various client environments and communicate effectively at all levels within the organization
• Demonstration of a strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, experience researching technical GAAP issues
• Past experience working in small to mid-sized company environments with the ability to multi-task and wear several hats

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA and/or MBA preferred
• Prior employment by a Big Four or other nationally recognized accounting firms
• Industry experience in emerging growth, technology, and SaaS companies
• Revenue recognition experience highly preferred

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and vision
• 401K with company match
• Paid time off, sick pay, parental leave, and more
• Quarterly bonuses
• Fun, exciting, fast-paced environment
• Strong commitment to work/life balance and the opportunity for extended periods of time off
• Comprehensive onboarding and ongoing personal and career development

Pay

Competitive salary: $120,000 - $210,000