Assistant Controller

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close processes, ensuring strict adherence to deadlines.
• Prepare and review accurate financial statements (Balance Sheet, Income Statement, Cash Flow) and executive reporting packages.
• Perform detailed variance analysis (budget vs. actuals) and provide insightful commentary on financial performance to leadership.
• Draft Financial Statement and Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A) documents.
• Support Annual regulatory filings, Annual Meetings and other required regulatory documents.
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including Accounts Payable (AP), Accounts Receivable (AR), Payroll, and General Ledger (GL) maintenance.
• Review and approve complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and bank reconciliations prepared by the accounting staff.
• Mentor, train, and supervise accounting team members (e.g., Accounting Specialists, Bookkeepers), ensuring high-quality output and professional development.
• Coordinate and manage interim and annual external audit, managing the Provided by Client (PBC) list and serving as a primary point of contact for auditors.
• Ensure all financial records and reporting are in strict compliance with GAAP and internal company policies.
• Evaluate, implement, and monitor internal controls to safeguard company assets and mitigate financial risk.
• Oversee local, state/provincial, and federal tax compliance, including sales tax filings (e.g., Avalara) and corporate tax preparation.
• Act as a key administrator for our financial ERP system [e.g., NetSuite], ensuring data integrity and optimizing workflows.
• Identify bottlenecks in current accounting procedures and implement automated or streamlined solutions to increase departmental efficiency.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
• Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Strong analytical skills and ability to perform detailed financial analysis.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly Excel for financial modeling and analysis.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of delivering accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Experience with financial statement analysis and interpretation.
• Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet tight deadlines.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.

Skills

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and financial modeling software.
• Experience with financial systems such as NetSuite or similar ERP systems.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Benefits

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.
• Health insurance coverage.
• Flexible work schedule with 2-3 days in-office per week.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Hybrid work arrangement with remote options.

Pay

• Competitive salary commensurate with experience.

Schedule

• Hybrid role with 2-3 days in-office per week.