What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Brennan Staffing Group Inc.?
Company Description
Brennan Staffing Group Inc., established in 2021 and with over 70 years of combined experience in talent placement, specializes in matching candidates with roles across industries such as High Tech, Biotech, Healthcare, Finance, Consulting, and Public Accounting. We focus on providing tailored staffing solutions on both a permanent and temporary basis, catering to all levels of accounting and finance positions. We use our extensive relationships and expertise to deliver highly qualified candidates and present opportunities tailored to their skills and career paths.
Role Description
Assistant Controller- Lead General Ledger, consolidations, and overall close process, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting, preferably within manufacturing, technology, or biotech environments.
- Own close calendars, account reconciliations, and variance/flux analysis across the organization.n
- Manage and develop the accounting team, establishing clear accountability, strong execution, and career growth.
- Foster a culture of leadership, continuous improvement, and operational excellence across the team
- Lead day-to-day accounting operations across AP, AR, and core accounting functions within a dynamic, growth-oriented environment (manufacturing, technology, or biotech experience preferred)
- Oversee and optimize workflows within FloQast and other financial systems
- Provide hands-on support and backup for Concur expense reporting and travel systems (Egencia)
- Directly manage the Payroll Manager, with oversight of domestic and international payroll operations
- Partner with HR and third-party providers to ensure payroll accuracy, compliance, and process efficiency
- Partner cross-functionally to support business operations and communicate financial results
- Identify and implement process improvements, automation, and system enhancements
- Maintain and enhance documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and workflows
- Support system implementations, upgrades, and finance transformation initiatives
- Assist with internal controls, SOX compliance, and audit coordination
- Support financial reporting activities and internal deliverables in partnership with leadership
- Assist the Corporate Controller with technical accounting matters and SEC reporting
Qualifications:
CPA required; Big 4 CPA highly preferred
3 years in public accounting (Big 4 or national firms)
5 years of industry experience within public companies (manufacturing, technology, or biotech preferred)
3 years of experience leading day-to-day accounting operations
- Must be highly detailed, work well independently, and also provide strong leadership
- Looking for a company that will provide growth and development over time
- Must be able to interact with Executive leadership and provide strong value.
- Experience with SEC reporting and technical accounting
Will be on-site 3 days per week, Local applicants only.
Base Salary range: 165,000-185,000