Assistant Controller (Client Accounting Services) | Hybrid
Preferred Locations: Rochester, Buffalo, or Syracuse, NY
Remote Opportunities Available
Insero Talent Solutions is recruiting for an Assistant Controller / Senior Accounting Consultant on behalf of a leading accounting and advisory firm with a growing Client Accounting Services (CAS) practice. This opportunity is ideal for an experienced accounting professional who enjoys taking ownership of accounting operations, improving financial processes, and partnering with business leaders, while seeking greater variety, flexibility, and opportunities for professional growth.
Unlike traditional corporate accounting positions focused on a single organization, this role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio of clients across multiple industries, serving as a trusted accounting resource and an extension of their internal finance teams. Professionals will gain exposure to different business models, accounting systems, and operational challenges while helping clients strengthen their financial reporting, improve efficiencies, and make informed business decisions.
The team is seeking someone who brings a strong foundation in full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and general ledger management, along with the ability to independently manage client engagements and develop meaningful relationships. Whether your background is in public accounting, corporate accounting, nonprofit accounting, or industry, this position offers an opportunity to leverage your technical expertise in a consultative, client-facing capacity.
This role provides the opportunity to take ownership of accounting functions, collaborate with experienced financial leaders, and continue developing toward broader Controller-level responsibilities within a supportive and growing advisory practice.
Responsibilities:
- Manage and oversee full-cycle accounting operations for multiple client organizations, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
- Prepare, analyze, and review accrual-based financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow reports.
- Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, general ledger activity, and supporting financial schedules.
- Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and other day-to-day accounting functions to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with established procedures.
- Support payroll processing, payroll-related reconciliations, and associated accounting activities.
- Develop and prepare financial reporting packages, providing clients with meaningful insight into financial performance, trends, and operational results.
- Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning initiatives.
- Serve as a primary accounting resource for assigned clients, partnering with business owners, executives, and finance teams to address accounting needs and provide practical recommendations.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and implement more efficient financial reporting practices.
- Assist with accounting software implementations, system conversions, process automation, and other technology-driven improvements.
- Coordinate with external auditors, tax professionals, lenders, and other stakeholders to support financial reporting, compliance, and year-end requirements.
- Troubleshoot complex accounting issues, research discrepancies, and develop solutions to improve the accuracy and reliability of financial information.
- Manage competing client priorities, deadlines, and deliverables while maintaining strong relationships and a high level of client service.
- Collaborate with senior accounting and advisory professionals on more complex engagements and opportunities to expand services to existing clients.
Requirements:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 4+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including responsibility for full-cycle accounting, financial reporting, and month-end close.
- CPA or CMA designation preferred, but not required.
- Experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting, corporate accounting, nonprofit accounting, or a related industry environment.
- Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), accrual-based accounting, and financial statement preparation.
- Demonstrated experience managing general ledger activity, journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting processes.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow analysis, or management reporting preferred.
- Proficiency with accounting software and financial reporting systems, with the ability to learn and adapt to multiple client platforms.
- Experience with accounting system implementations, process improvements, or automation initiatives is beneficial.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to independently identify issues and develop practical solutions.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to explain financial information clearly and build trusted relationships with clients and internal stakeholders.
- Strong organizational and time management abilities, including the ability to manage multiple client engagements and competing deadlines.
- A proactive, service-oriented approach and an interest in contributing to the continued growth of a collaborative Client Accounting Services practice.