Assistant Controller

We are partnering with an established organization seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its Finance team. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, and developing accounting staff.

The Assistant Controller will oversee key day-to-day accounting activities, support the general ledger team, and work closely with the Finance Controller on reporting, audits, budgeting, cost allocation, and internal controls.

What You’ll Do

• Lead the month-end close process and preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages.

• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting financial reports.

• Oversee and support the General Ledger Accounting team.

• Partner with the Commissions team to develop, analyze, and reconcile reports and statements.

• Provide support to Accounts Payable and Claims Billing functions as needed.

• Train, mentor, and support junior accounting staff.

• Assist with annual audit preparation.

• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting.

• Lead the annual operating budget process in partnership with department leaders.

• Maintain department-level budgets and supporting financial models.

• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis and identify key trends and drivers.

• Partner with department leaders to review variances and support corrective action when needed.

• Develop and maintain cost allocation methodologies across departments, entities, and cost centers.

• Reconcile allocated costs to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.

• Periodically review allocation methods for accuracy, consistency, and transparency.

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.

• Active CPA license required.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.

• Experience in a publicly traded and/or multi-company environment preferred.

• Strong experience leading month-end close.

• Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and cost allocation.

• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas and financial models.

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.

• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.

• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants to combine hands-on accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and team leadership in a highly visible Finance role.

Apply today for consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.

Annual Salary: $120,000 – $135,000, depending on qualifications and experience.