Assistant Controller
Remote
Full Time
Finance
Senior Manager/Supervisor
Job Title: Assistant Controller
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer / Controller
Location: Remote
The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and providing leadership to the accounting team. The Assistant Controller serves as a key resource for continuous process improvement and helps ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
Education
Physical Requirements
Department: Finance
Reports To: Chief Financial Officer / Controller
Location: Remote
Position Type: Full Time, Salary, Exempt
Position SummaryThe Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and compliance activities. This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, and providing leadership to the accounting team. The Assistant Controller serves as a key resource for continuous process improvement and helps ensure compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and company policies.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Financial Reporting & Accounting
- Assist with the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Oversee the general ledger, account reconciliations, and journal entries.
- Ensure timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes.
- Review financial transactions for accuracy and compliance with accounting policies.
- Analyze financial results and identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow analysis.
- Maintain and strengthen internal accounting controls and procedures.
- Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and regulatory requirements.
- Coordinate external audits and prepare supporting schedules.
- Assist with tax reporting, filings, and compliance activities.
- Support implementation and documentation of accounting policies and procedures.
- Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
- Review work prepared by accounting team members for accuracy and completeness.
- Assist with hiring, training, and performance management.
- Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and efficiencies.
- Support ERP and financial system enhancements and implementations.
- Develop and document standard operating procedures.
- Recommend automation opportunities to improve reporting accuracy and efficiency.
- Partner with Finance, Human Resources, Operations, and department leaders to provide financial guidance.
- Support special projects, acquisitions, system implementations, and organizational initiatives.
- Serve as backup to the Controller as needed.
Education
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
- CPA designation preferred.
- 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
- 2+ years of supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
- Experience with month-end close, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Manufacturing or technology industry experience preferred.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Experience with ERP/accounting systems (NetSuite, Sage Intacct, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, or similar).
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound judgment.
- Collaborative leadership style with a commitment to developing others.
Physical Requirements
- Prolonged periods of sitting and working at a computer.
- Ability to communicate effectively in person, by phone, and via video conferencing.
- Occasionally lift up to 20 pounds.
- Primarily office or remote office environment.
- Minimal travel (less than 10%) may be required for meetings, audits, or training.
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