What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Cherry Bekaert Recruiting & Staffing Services?
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