Assistant Controller

Responsibilities

Partner with the Controller to lead a timely, accurate, and well‑coordinated monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close process, including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements

Deliver high‑quality management reporting, including variance analysis and trend insights, that surfaces risks, issues, and emerging business matters early

Maintain and strengthen internal controls, documentation, and review procedures, while identifying control gaps or policy issues and partnering with stakeholders to drive timely remediation

Coordinate effectively with external auditors and internal partners to support a smooth year‑end audit and other compliance requirements

Identify and help implement opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting workflows, improving systems, data quality, and scalability

Serve as a trusted finance partner to internal stakeholders by translating accounting and reporting matters into clear business language and reinforcing strong operating discipline across the accounting function

Help build a high-performing accounting function by reinforcing expectations, improving operating discipline, and coaching or managing team members as needed

You Bring

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting; active U.S. CPA license required

6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3+ recent years in an internal corporate accounting role, with several years of direct supervisory or people management experience within accounting, responsibility for reviewing work, developing team members, and supporting the close process

Experience supporting compensation, payroll, or other complex accounting areas within a corporate accounting environment is strongly preferred

Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and close management, with experience supporting audits and operating in an audit‑ready control environment

Demonstrated ability to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and reduce manual work through thoughtful system or workflow enhancements; experience with ERP or finance system implementations is a plus

Strong analytical skills and sound judgment, with the ability to identify risks, investigate variances, and resolve issues proactively

Clear, confident communicator with a practical, collaborative mindset; experience coaching or mentoring others is strongly preferred