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Assistant Controller

Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services
Washington, DC Full Time
POSTED ON 5/28/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/26/2026

We’re hiring a Senior Accountant / Assistant Controller to step into a high‑impact role supporting senior finance leadership and helping bring accounting operations fully in‑house. This position is ideal for a hands‑on accounting professional with strong Sage Intacct experience, especially with dashboards and reporting, who’s ready to operate at a lead level and grow toward a future Controller role.


Responsibilities:

  • Serve as the #2 in the accounting function, reporting directly to senior finance leadership
  • Own general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and month‑end close
  • Prepare, analyze, and present financial statements and management reports
  • Build and maintain Sage Intacct dashboards, custom reports, and high‑level reporting
  • Manage and reconcile transactions across multiple systems, including vendor invoices, credit cards, bank activity, and intercompany entries
  • Understand and troubleshoot integrations between accounting and operational systems
  • Handle invoicing, accounts receivable, and collections support
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  • Ensure compliance with internal controls, accounting policies, and audit requirements
  • Support and collaborate with cross‑functional teams as needed


Required:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 5 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Advanced Sage Intacct proficiency (required) — dashboards, reporting, and customization
  • Strong grasp of accounting principles and best practices
  • Advanced Excel skills
  • Ability to work independently with minimal oversight
  • Strong analytical, communication, and problem‑solving skills

Nice to Have:

  • Experience with Concur, Salesforce, and/or Paylocity
  • Background in small to mid‑sized organizations or lean accounting teams
  • Prior lead‑level or Assistant Controller experience
  • Multi‑entity or intercompany accounting exposure

Salary : $120,000 - $130,000

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