Signature Analytics provides expert-level accounting and business advisory solutions to small and middle-market businesses throughout Southern California and beyond. We accomplish this by managing your accounting function and financial reporting, so you don't have to. From there, we go beyond the numbers to help improve business performance and achieve your goals by focusing on forward-looking activities, direction, and strategy.

We pride ourselves on being a US-based professional services firm and support our clients working as a natural extension of their team, tailoring our services to fit their specific business objectives and goals. We've been recognized five times on the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing private companies list and as one of the Best Places to Work nationwide. 

We are currently looking for an experienced Assistant Controller with a great personality and excellent interpersonal communication skills. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, client-facing environment and view challenges as opportunities to impact organizational change. This is a full-time, remote working opportunity within the United States.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Lead or co-lead, oversee and ultimately be accountable for the success of multiple client engagements concurrently
• Act as a strategic business advisor to the client providing operational guidance and recommendations based on client goals and needs; championing change management; and proactively suggesting changes to processes or functions in order to ensure efficiency and compliance with client, internal initiatives and company best practices
• Oversee all accounts, ledgers, and reporting systems ensuring compliance with appropriate accounting standards and regulatory requirements
• Assist client leadership in the annual budgeting and planning process; administer and review all financial plans and compare to actual results with a view to identify, explain, and correct variances as appropriate
• Lead, mentor, train and supervise accounting staff members on engagements to ensure delivery of accurate, relevant and timely financial information, in addition to the staff member’s overall success and professional development
• Ensure proactive and efficient management of client engagements via critical activities such as: forecasting resource hours in line with the scope and budget; managing internal communication, budget, and workflow; authorizing billable hours/charges and timely invoicing of clients; project planning, resource management and adherence to deadlines
• Review, supervise, and perform monthly/annual financial closings and financial reporting, GL reconciliations, cash management, and project reporting as needed
• Address and resolve client needs that arise from initiatives, challenges, and risks such as key personnel succession, cash flow management, mergers and acquisitions, financial statement audits, ERP implementations, changes in operations or revenue streams, and finance function transformation
• Oversee and/or assist in the preparation of presentations for and present to our clients’ Management or Board of Directors
• Create and prepare complex budget, forecasting and accounting models
• Prepare cash flow forecasts and projections as needed
• Prepare annual budgets and monitoring against actual results
• Lead or co-lead engagement teams performing client assessments and identify recommendations for improvements, creating and conducting an implementation plan for those recommendations
• Assist client with the development and monitoring of KPIs for tracking actual results against benchmarks
• Maintain internal control and safeguards for receipt of revenue, costs, and program budgets and actual expenditures
• Occasionally participate in Business Development activities such as assisting with client scoping
• Coordinate with third parties on behalf of the client, such as HR/Payroll, brokers, financial institutions, external auditors, tax CPAs and any other third party (ex. work with tax CPA to manage timely and accurate tax filing process)
• Assist CFOs on financial planning, budgeting, forecasting and other projects such as acquiring financing

QUALIFICATIONS, EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE:

• 6-8 years of progressive professional experience required
• 2-3 years of supervisory experience preferred
• Client service / consulting experience strongly preferred
• Mix of public and private accounting experience preferred
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (or equivalent) required
• CPA designation or MBA strongly preferred
• Must be highly proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, and G Suite
• Ability to multi-task, manage complicated client situations and maintain calm under significant pressure autonomously and solve problems creatively
• Ability to learn and adapt to various accounting software quickly is essential
• Ability to maintain professionalism and exercise judgment in a client-facing environment
• Professionalism in all forms of communication
• Willingness to train, mentor and develop junior staff
• Preference for collaborative team environments
• Experience with QBO, NetSuite, Sage, Bill.com, Expensify, or in-house accounting software for AP/AR a plus

WHY WORK FOR US

• Remote working opportunity
• Flexible PTO
• Team building activities and volunteer opportunities
• Career development programs and ongoing training activities
• Clear career path
• Competitive salaries
• CPA and CPE reimbursement program
• Excellent Benefits; Health, Vision, Dental
• 401K
• Employee and client referral bonuses

A reasonable estimate of the salary range for this role is $125,000 - $132,000 annually. In order to provide a competitive compensation package, Signature Analytics takes into account a variety of factors including but not limited to: market compensation data, relevant experience, skills, education, and certifications. A sign-on bonus may be provided as part of the compensation package, in addition to benefits (employer contribution towards medical, dental, and vision premiums; 401(k) match; professional development reimbursements; cell phone and home office stipend, etc.) depending on the position offered.

We are more than just an accounting firm. We are thought leaders, trusted advisors, and industry experts. Join our team and make a difference! Help us take accounting, finance, and business advisory to a whole new level! If you want to be a part of our growth during this exciting time please apply online today!