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Assistant Controller Operations

Madison-Davis

Los Angeles, CA

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Consolidation, Accounting Policies, Analysis Skills, Automation, Balance Sheet, Banking Services, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Communication Skills, Data Quality, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A), Financial Reporting, Financial Services, Financial Statements, Fixed Assets, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Internal Audit, Journal Entries, Leadership, Loans, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Organizational Skills, Peoplesoft, Problem Solving Skills, Process Improvement, Process Sheet, Public Accounting, Reconciliation, Regulations, Risk, Strategic Planning, System Integration (SI), Team Lead/Manager, Time Management, Treasury
LOCATION
Los Angeles, CA
POSTED
3 days ago

ABOUT THE ROLE

A growing financial institution is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations, financial close activities, and process improvement initiatives within a transforming finance organization. This role will oversee general ledger accounting, reconciliations, financial reporting support, internal controls, and operational accounting functions while managing a team of accounting professionals.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong foundation in accounting operations, experience leading month-end close processes, and a passion for improving systems, controls, and workflows. This is a highly visible opportunity to help modernize and scale the accounting function while partnering closely with senior finance leadership.

RESPONSIBILITIES
  • Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to ensure timely and accurate reporting.
  • Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statement support.
  • Manage balance sheet reconciliation processes and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.
  • Review accounting activities related to loans, deposits, investments, fixed assets, leases, and other operational areas.
  • Ensure integrity between subledgers and the general ledger while supporting system integrations and data accuracy.
  • Prepare and review internal financial reporting packages and management analyses.
  • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance frameworks.
  • Partner with Treasury, Risk, Operations, FP&A, and other departments on accounting matters and strategic initiatives.
  • Support accounting for subsidiaries, consolidations, and specialized accounting areas.
  • Drive automation, system enhancements, and process improvement initiatives across the accounting function.
  • Coordinate internal and external audit activities and support regulatory examinations.
  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while fostering a high-performance team environment.
  • Act as a key partner and backup to senior accounting leadership.

QUALIFICATIONS
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • CPA preferred.
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
  • Experience managing month-end close and general ledger functions.
  • Prior team leadership experience required.
  • Banking, financial services, or public accounting experience strongly preferred.
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
  • Experience with ERP and general ledger systems;PeopleSoft experience preferred.
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills.

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