Assistant Controller

Description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a detail-oriented services organization on a Long-term Contract basis. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can strengthen a lean team, drive an efficient close process, and deliver accurate financial reporting. The position calls for someone who works independently, quickly understands established workflows, and proactively resolves issues across controllership activities.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly and quarterly closing activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.

• Provide day-to-day guidance and practical support to a small two-person accounting team while remaining deeply involved in the work.

• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and presentation materials for periodic reporting needs.

• Oversee general ledger activity and maintain strong accounting controls across routine and complex transactions.

• Support revenue accounting processes, including reviewing revenue recognition and monthly reporting for completeness and accuracy.

• Partner closely with leadership on controllership priorities, ad hoc analysis, and issue resolution related to financial reporting.

• Analyze financial results, identify variances or risks, and recommend corrective actions to keep reporting on track.

• Assist with year-end reporting and audit-related deliverables by organizing schedules, documentation, and supporting analyses.

• Contribute to process improvement efforts and help optimize accounting workflows, including work within Workday Financials where applicable.

Requirements

• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including substantial responsibility for month-end close and financial reporting.

• Demonstrated ability to operate effectively in a small team environment and provide hands-on oversight to accounting staff.

• Strong background in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and related reporting packages.

• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting, revenue recognition principles, and financial statement analysis.

• Experience supporting audits and producing accurate documentation for internal or external reporting requirements.

• Ability to work independently, learn existing processes quickly, and move deliverables forward with limited supervision.

• Experience in the detail-oriented services industry is preferred.

• Knowledge of Workday Financials.

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