Assistant Controller Operations

Madison-Davis

  • Los Angeles, CA
  • 30+ days ago
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    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Closeunmatched
    • Accounting Consolidationunmatched
    • Accounting Policiesunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Automationunmatched
    • Balance Sheetunmatched
    • Banking Servicesunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Data Qualityunmatched
    • ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning)unmatched
    • External Auditunmatched
    • Financeunmatched
    • Financial Planning and Analysis (FP&A)unmatched
    • Financial Reportingunmatched
    • Financial Servicesunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Fixed Assetsunmatched
    • General Ledger Accountingunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Internal Auditunmatched
    • Journal Entriesunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Loansunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Peoplesoftunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Process Sheetunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Reconciliationunmatched
    • Regulationsunmatched
    • Riskunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • System Integration (SI)unmatched
    • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched
    • Treasuryunmatched

    Description


    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.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLos Angeles, CA

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