Assistant Controller CPA

About the role

Our client, a rapidly growing financial services organization, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to help build and scale its accounting function. This is a newly created direct hire position offering significant ownership, visibility with executive leadership, and the opportunity to establish processes, controls, and infrastructure that will support continued organizational growth. The ideal candidate is a hands-on CPA who has experience building or rebuilding accounting operations, thrives in fast-paced environments, and enjoys creating scalable solutions across a multi-entity organization. Located in Bethesda, MD.

Responsibilities

• Build and establish the accounting function from the ground up, creating scalable processes, policies, and controls.
• Own day-to-day accounting operations, including month-end close, financial reporting, general ledger management, account reconciliations.
• Lead multi-entity accounting and consolidation activities across the organization.
• Design and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and reporting infrastructure.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems, technology, and automation initiatives.
• Support organizational growth through process improvement and operational scalability.
• Serve as a key accounting leader within a dynamic and expanding financial services environment.

Requirements

• Active CPA designation required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Demonstrated experience building, restructuring, or significantly enhancing an accounting function.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong multi-entity accounting experience.
• Highly proficient with accounting systems and technology.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.

Skills

• Background in Financial Services, Asset Management, high-growth or startup environments.
• Experience with expense management and ERP platforms.
• Exposure to ERP implementations or system conversions.
• Familiarity with Sage Intacct or similar accounting systems.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
• Bonuses.
• 401(k) plan.