Assistant Controller

Operational Accounting Oversight

Oversights core accounting functions, including:

• Treasury operations - bank reconciliations, cash forecasting and banking relationships.
• Payroll operations leveraging third party payroll processors.
• Accounts Payable.
• Internal procurement.
• General ledger maintenance and reconciliations.
• Intercompany transactions reconciliations, and cross-entity billing.
• Complex accrual/deferral processes and reconciliations (e.g. commissions, rebates, deferred revenue).

Financial Reporting & Close

Leads and coordinates monthly and annual close processes, including account reconciliations and financial reporting to parent company. Monitors and analyzes profit and loss variances against budget and forecast and provides insight to senior leadership. Prepares financial statements in compliance with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) accounting guidelines and preparation of supporting financial footnote disclosures.

Technical Accounting & Compliance

Researches and applies IFRS guidance; prepares accounting memos supporting complex transactions. Oversees tax-related activities including monitoring tax notices, supporting tax filings, and coordinating with external tax advisors. Assists Controller with managing deferred tax calculations and book-to-tax differences leveraging external CPA firm as subject matter experts. Assists Controller with international tax compliance research and acts as liaison with external tax partners. Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local regulations and corporate policies.

Systems, Process Improvement & Analytics

Acts as primary point of contact for accounting systems, workflow issues, and process improvements. Develops and maintains documentation for financial processes and controls. Enhances reporting capabilities and provides analytical support to senior management. Assists in the development and continuous enhancement of internal controls and system processes to ensure data integrity. Designs and implements internal audit processes and supports ongoing compliance initiatives.

Leadership & Team Management

Leads, develops, and manages accounting staff across multiple functional areas (e.g., AP, payroll, tax, procurement). Establishes performance expectations, provides coaching, and supports professional development. Fosters cross-functional collaboration across Finance, Sales, Operations, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Equivalent combination of education and experience accepted.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA or CMA preferred.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience (public accounting and/or corporate environment preferred).
• Experience with financial reporting, audit, and accounting operations.
• Experience leading or supervising accounting teams.