Assistant Controller

About the Role

This position involves managing and supporting day-to-day accounting activities, including Accounts Payable, Commissions, and Claims Billing functions. You will also lead the General Ledger (GL) Accounting team in month-end closing activities and the production of the company’s financial statements. Additionally, you will support the Finance Controller with financial reporting, audits, budgeting, cost allocation, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end closing and preparation of internal monthly financial statements and packages.
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and reports for month-end or as needed.
• Work closely with the Commissions team to develop, analyze, and reconcile reports and statements.
• Support Accounts Payable and Claims Billing functions as needed.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Assist with annual audit preparations.
• Assist with system reviews for process and reporting improvements.
• Perform other duties as required and assigned.
• Lead the annual operating budget process in coordination with department heads, including guidance on budget assumptions, timelines, and documentation.
• Maintain detailed department-level budgets within the financial system and supporting models.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analyses, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Partner with department leaders to review variances, validate explanations, and support corrective action where needed.
• Ensure budgets align with approved organizational objectives and cost structures.
• Develop, document, and maintain cost allocation methodologies across departments, entities, and cost centers.
• Ensure cost allocations are applied consistently, accurately, and in accordance with internal policies.
• Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile allocated costs to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Assess allocation methodologies periodically to ensure continued appropriateness and transparency.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license.
• More than five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in publicly traded companies and multi-company environments.
• Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and cost allocation.
• Experience leading month-end close.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and adherence to meeting deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications

• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and financial models.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and expense structures.
• Ability to clearly communicate financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining financial discipline.
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

Due to current business and operational considerations, we currently hire employees residing in the following states: AL, AR, CA, CT, FL, GA, KY, MO, NC, NV, OH, SC, TN, TX, VA, and WI.

This role requires permanent U.S. work authorization and does not offer employer sponsorship now or in the future.