Assistant Controller (Remote)

About the role

The Assistant Controller supports the VP of Finance & Accounting by overseeing day-to-day accounting tasks, preparing financial statements, maintaining internal controls, and analyzing financial data. This role ensures compliance with GAAP, manages the month-end close and the General Ledger, collaborates with external auditors, and supervises the accounting team.

Responsibilities

• Maintain working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) to ensure compliance
• Oversee and support the Accounting team day-to-day operations by interfacing with individuals within and outside of the organization
• Perform and/or review bank transactions, journal entries, and account reconciliations and analyses
• Investigate errors and inconsistencies in financial entries, documents, and reports
• Manage the month-end close and the General Ledger
• Collaborate with external auditors to facilitate the annual audit process and support tax filing and payments
• Maintain internal controls, policies, procedures, and documentation and improve as needed
• Work effectively under tight deadlines in a team environment with a focus on responsiveness

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business required; CPA earned or CPA candidate
• 8+ years’ experience in accounting
• Proficiency with Accounting software, especially Microsoft Dynamics Great Plains; Advanced ability with MS Excel, including pivot tables and VLOOKUP

Qualifications

• Active listening
• Writing
• Speaking
• Organizing, Planning and Prioritizing work
• Deductive Reasoning
• Leadership
• Adaptability/Flexibility
• Attention to Detail
• Dependability

Skills

• Selective Attention
• Communication
• Problem Sensitivity

Benefits

LEARN Behavioral offers competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits plan, including 401(k), personal time off, paid holidays, and tuition reimbursement. LEARN Behavioral is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Candidates must be presently eligible to work in the United States.