Assistant Controller

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, supporting accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintaining strong internal controls across a multi-entity organization. Working closely with the Controller and senior finance leadership, this role plays a key part in managing month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring compliance with U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), and improving accounting procedures and reporting systems.

The Assistant Controller will provide leadership and mentorship to accounting staff, oversee general ledger activities and account reconciliations, and support financial consolidation and intercompany accounting. Additionally, this role will assist with mergers and acquisitions, including the integration of newly acquired businesses into existing accounting systems, reporting structures, and internal controls.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting professional with strong technical expertise, proven leadership capabilities, and experience managing complex accounting operations in a growing, multi-entity environment.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting Operations and Financial Reporting

• Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger maintenance, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial transaction processing.
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain financial accuracy and integrity.
• Prepare and review financial statements and management reports in accordance with U.S. GAAP and established accounting policies.
• Oversee accounting activities across multiple legal entities, including intercompany transactions, account reconciliations, and financial consolidations.
• Monitor revenue recognition and expense accounting to ensure transactions are recorded in the appropriate periods and in accordance with applicable accounting standards.
• Investigate accounting discrepancies, resolve complex financial issues, and implement corrective actions as needed.
• Ensure financial records are complete, properly documented, and maintained in accordance with internal policies and reporting requirements.
• Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve reporting accuracy, and strengthen financial processes.
• Partner with the Controller to establish consistent accounting procedures and support the organization's ongoing financial reporting needs.

Mergers and Acquisitions

• Support the accounting integration of newly acquired businesses, ensuring alignment with established accounting policies, procedures, and reporting requirements.
• Assist with onboarding acquired entities into existing accounting systems, general ledger structures, and financial reporting processes.
• Coordinate the integration of financial records, balance sheets, accounting policies, and reporting practices across acquired businesses.
• Assist with purchase accounting activities and the evaluation of acquired assets, liabilities, and other transaction-related accounting matters, as applicable.
• Review opening balances and acquired financial records to identify discrepancies and ensure accurate accounting treatment.
• Collaborate with finance leadership and cross-functional teams to support smooth transitions following acquisitions.
• Help establish scalable accounting procedures and internal controls to accommodate organizational growth and future acquisitions.
• Monitor the financial reporting and close processes of newly integrated entities to ensure consistency and accuracy.

Audit, Compliance, and Internal Controls

• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP, applicable accounting regulations, and established internal accounting policies.
• Support the development, implementation, and maintenance of effective internal controls over financial reporting.
• Serve as a key contact for external auditors and coordinate audit preparation activities.
• Prepare and review audit schedules, supporting documentation, account reconciliations, and other required financial records.
• Coordinate responses to audit requests and ensure requested information is accurate, complete, and provided within established deadlines.
• Identify control deficiencies, accounting risks, and process gaps, recommending improvements to strengthen compliance and reporting reliability.
• Maintain appropriate documentation for accounting transactions, financial adjustments, and significant accounting judgments.
• Assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies, procedures, and documentation standards.

Team Leadership and Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting personnel, including senior accountants and other assigned team members.
• Review the work of accounting staff to ensure accuracy, consistency, and compliance with established procedures.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and support the resolution of complex accounting questions.
• Establish clear expectations, responsibilities, and deadlines to promote accountability and timely completion of accounting activities.
• Monitor team workloads and coordinate responsibilities to ensure effective coverage of daily operations and reporting deadlines.
• Identify training needs and provide opportunities for professional development and technical skill advancement.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive, and high-performing accounting environment.
• Partner with the Controller to evaluate staffing needs, improve team performance, and support the continued development of the accounting function.
• Provide oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, as needed.

Systems, Processes, and Operational Improvements

• Oversee the effective use of accounting and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems to support financial reporting and operational efficiency.
• Assist with accounting system implementations, upgrades, integrations, and process enhancements.
• Evaluate existing accounting workflows and identify opportunities to automate manual processes and improve data accuracy.
• Develop and maintain standardized accounting procedures, reconciliation practices, and financial reporting templates.
• Support the implementation of scalable accounting systems and processes to accommodate business expansion and additional legal entities.
• Collaborate with finance and other departments to improve financial data quality, reporting consistency, and information sharing.

Strategic and Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with the Controller, CFO, and other finance leaders to support financial planning, reporting, and operational initiatives.
• Provide financial analysis and accounting insights to support management decision-making.
• Assist with special projects related to acquisitions, financial reporting, accounting operations, and organizational growth.
• Support the preparation of financial information for management reviews, lenders, investors, and other stakeholders, as needed.
• Perform other accounting and finance-related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education and Certifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation preferred.

Professional Experience

• Progressive accounting experience, ideally in an Accounting Manager, Senior Accounting Manager, Assistant Controller, or similar leadership role.
• Strong experience managing month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Demonstrated knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience working in a multi-entity accounting environment, including intercompany accounting and financial consolidations.
• Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or developing accounting professionals.
• Experience supporting external audits, maintaining internal controls, and ensuring financial reporting accuracy.
• Familiarity with ERP accounting systems and financial reporting platforms.
• Experience supporting mergers and acquisitions or integrating acquired businesses preferred.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous public accounting experience.
• Experience with purchase accounting, acquisition-related financial reporting, or acquired-entity integration.
• Familiarity with accounting systems such as Sage Intacct or similar ERP platforms.
• Experience working with external audit firms.
• Background in a growing, multi-entity, or acquisition-driven organization.
• Experience supporting accounting operations across multiple business units or subsidiaries.

Technical Skills

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and general accounting principles.
• Advanced understanding of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, reconciliations, and financial consolidation.
• Knowledge of internal controls, audit preparation, and accounting compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
• Experience with ERP systems, accounting software, and financial reporting tools.
• Ability to evaluate complex accounting transactions and resolve technical accounting issues.
• Ability to develop, document, and implement accounting policies and procedures.