Assistant Controller
Century Group · Orange County, CA · 1 wk ago
Accounting$95k–$115k/yrFull-time
Century Group is partnering with a client seeking an Assistant Controller to join their team.
Responsibilities
- Lead financial reporting activities by supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Review financial results, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to ensure accuracy and completeness.
- Analyze financial performance and investigate variances to provide meaningful insights for management.
- Partner with operational and business leaders to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making.
- Identify opportunities to improve reporting processes, internal controls, and financial visibility across the organization.
Requirements
- A Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
- Demonstrated strong knowledge of accounting principles, revenue recognition standards, and financial analysis practices.
- Experience with financial reporting, account reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting activities.
- Advanced Excel skills and proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems and reporting tools.
- Support audits, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives within a professional business environment.
Qualifications
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to evaluate financial performance and resolve complex issues.
- Effective communication with finance teams, operational leaders, and non-financial stakeholders.
- Exceptional attention to detail while managing multiple priorities and meeting deadlines.
- Leadership potential demonstrated through ownership, accountability, and collaboration across departments.
- Experience within manufacturing, service operations, or multi-location environments; professional accounting certification considered beneficial.
Pay
Expected starting base salary of $95,000 to $115,000 per year, with exact compensation varying based on skills, experience, and location.