Assistant Controller

Kforce has a client that is seeking an Assistant Controller in Tampa FL.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

Assistant Controller will lead manage and coordinate daily accounting and financial reporting activities including month-end close balance sheet reviews and preparation of financial statements

Supervise mentor and develop accounting team members including temporary staff and interns

Support the design documentation and testing of internal controls to ensure compliance with regulatory requirements and internal policies

Oversee the preparation and timely submission of quarterly and annual Statutory filings

Maintain strong controls over the general ledger environment

Manage the month-end close process ensuring completeness and accuracy of financial results review and approve journal entries and monthly account reconciliations

Research complex accounting matters and provide recommendations in accordance with Statutory accounting principles and US GAAP

Ensure compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley SOX requirements and corporate accounting policies

Prepare monthly financial statements and variance analyses contribute to developing management reports and operational metrics

As an Assistant Controller you will coordinate annual Statutory and GAAP audits

Serve as a key liaison with external auditors state regulators and support triennial exams

Monitor and protect company assets including accounts receivable

Support capital adequacy assessments and respond to inquiries from regulators and rating agencies