Assistant Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Own and manage the full month-end and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate completion.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain the general ledger in QuickBooks Online (QBO) with a high degree of accuracy.
• Drive the organization toward audit-ready financial reporting standards within the first year.
• Prepare financial statements and management reports for review by the Head of Finance and senior leadership.
• Monitor daily accounting operations to ensure transactions are recorded accurately and on time.
• Ensure proper coding, approvals, and documentation across all accounting functions.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies proactively.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls across the accounting function.
• Assess the current A/P process and lead the evaluation and implementation of an A/P automation solution (e.g., Stampli or comparable platform).
• Partner with the A/R Specialist on the evaluation and implementation of an upgraded A/R system to reduce manual payment processing.
• Establish and document policies, procedures, and controls for both A/P and A/R to ensure accuracy and scalability.
• Collaborate with the existing A/P Specialist from day one to understand current workflows and drive near-term improvements.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited four-year institution (required).
• 10 plus years of progressive accounting experience, with demonstrated ownership of month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online (QBO) or a comparable accounting system.
• Proven ability to assess, document, and improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Experience working with or managing A/P and A/R functions.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• High degree of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when working with sensitive financial information.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to present financial data clearly to non-accounting stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA license or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred.
• Experience preparing or supporting a company through a financial statement audit.
• Familiarity with A/P automation platforms such as Stampli, Bill.com, or comparable tools.
• Experience evaluating or implementing accounting or payment processing software.
• Background in financial services or a similarly complex, multi-entity accounting environment.
• Experience in property or real estate accounting (a plus, not required).
• Prior experience in a supervisory or team lead capacity.