Assistant Controller

$135,000 - $155,000 + Bonus Why Join? ✔ Outstanding opportunity to step into a future Controller-track position ✔ Broad exposure across general ledger, financial reporting, accounting operations, and operational finance ✔ Join a high-performing, growing organization with a strong reputation and long-standing success ✔ Highly visible role with direct interaction with senior leadership and the General Manager ✔ Opportunity to make an immediate impact during an exciting period of organizational transformation ✔ Work for an organization known for hiring and developing top talent ✔ Reports to a highly respected finance leader with a strong reputation for mentorship and development ✔ Opportunity to help build and scale the accounting function as the business grows ✔ Position open due to organizational restructuring About The Opportunity Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its finance leadership team. This role offers a unique opportunity to own critical accounting and reporting functions while partnering closely with operational leadership. The successful candidate will play a key role in month-end close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, cost accounting, and business performance analysis. This is an ideal opportunity for an Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or public accounting professional looking to take the next step toward a Controller position. Key Responsibilities Accounting & Financial Reporting Own the month-end and year-end close processesPrepare and review monthly financial statementsEnsure timely and accurate financial reportingMaintain the integrity of the general ledgerPrepare and review journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliationsSupport audits and compliance initiatives Cost Accounting & Operational Analysis Lead cost accounting activities and analysisAnalyze costs, variances, and profitability driversIdentify opportunities to improve operational efficiency and financial performanceSupport inventory and operational accounting activitiesPartner with leadership to improve decision-making through financial analysis Business Partnership Work closely with the General Manager and leadership teamDeliver meaningful financial insights and recommendationsMonitor key operational and financial metricsSupport budgeting, forecasting, and planning initiativesAssist leadership with strategic decision-making and performance analysis Process Improvement Reconcile and resolve outstanding account reconciliation issuesStrengthen accounting controls and financial processesImprove reporting efficiency and data qualitySupport system enhancements and automation initiativesDrive continuous improvement across accounting operations Qualifications Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or FinanceCPA preferred but not required5+ years of progressive accounting experiencePublic accounting experience is a strong plusExperience owning month-end close and financial reportingStrong account reconciliation experienceCost accounting experience preferredAdvanced Excel skillsExperience with ERP systems and reporting toolsExperience with:SytelineOraclePower BIStrong analytical and problem-solving skillsAbility to work independently in a high-visibility environmentExcellent communication and business partnering abilities This is a rare opportunity for an ambitious accounting professional to broaden their experience, gain significant leadership exposure, and position themselves for future Controller-level responsibilities. #AUG2026 #AssistantController #AccountingManager #ControllerTrack #AccountingJobs #FinanceJobs #FinancialReporting #MonthEndClose #CPA #PublicAccounting #CostAccounting #GeneralLedger #AccountingLeadership #OperationalFinance #AccountingCareers #FinanceLeadership #CareerGrowth #Hiring #NowHiring #AccountingProfessionals #CorporateAccounting #FinanceCareers #PowerBI #Oracle #ERP #LeadershipOpportunity #AccountingRecruitment #JobOpening #HighGrowthCompany #ControllerJobs #CFSRecruiting