What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Conexus?
Title: Assistant Controller
Compensation: $150,000 - $165,000 Bonus
Location: Lake Forest, CA 92630 (Onsite)
Email your word document resume to Hayley.h@conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject as Assistant Controller
Company Description:
Our publicly traded healthcare client is seeking a driven, detail-oriented Assistant Controller to oversee technical accounting, global consolidations, reconciliations, and the month-end close process. This role will manage a small team, ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, and maintain strong internal controls. The Assistant Controller will partner closely with C-Suite executives on day-to-day financial activities, support complex accounting matters, assist with external audits, and help improve reporting and operational efficiencies. The ideal candidate will have Public Accounting experience and an active CPA license.
Perks:
- 401K Company Match
- Opportunity for Continued Career Development
- Growing Public Company
- Competitive Benefits Package
- Annual Bonus Plan
- Team Building Events
Responsibilities:
- Manage and coordinate monthly, quarterly, and annual closing activities, ensuring precision, timeliness, and adherence to U.S. GAAP standards.
- Prepare and validate journal entries, account reconciliations, and related financial schedules.
- Contribute to the preparation and review of both internal management reports and external financial statements.
- Collaborate with the SEC Reporting team, including reviewing quarterly and annual financial reports - Forms 10-Q/K.
- Support M&A transactions including assistance with due diligence, review of valuation reports, and purchase accounting memo preparation.
- Assist in SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley) compliance efforts related to technical accounting policies and financial reporting.
- Collaborate with international finance teams on consolidation efforts and intercompany accounting.
- Develop, maintain, and enhance accounting methodologies, processes, and internal control frameworks.
- Work closely with FP&A and operational teams to deliver accurate and consistent financial data for reporting and analysis.
- Support external audits, tax compliance activities, and other regulatory reporting obligations.
- Drive continuous improvement by identifying opportunities for process optimization, automation, and system upgrades.
- Provide oversight, guidance, and mentorship to junior accounting staff as appropriate.
- Oversee the integrity of the general ledger by managing account reconciliations, preparing and reviewing journal entries, accruals, and intercompany transactions, while ensuring proper eliminations and alignment across entities.
- Communicate with key business leaders and play an active role in the monthly actuals vs. budget review meetings.
- Identify process improvement opportunities and lead process improvement efforts to increase accuracy, timeliness, and efficiency of month end close.
- Collaborate with other departments to ensure that accounting information is accurate and timely.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related degree
- Public Accounting experience is required.
- Active CPA License is required.
- Public Company experience is highly preferred.
- ERP Experience such as NetSuite, MS Dynamics 365, Sage 300, Acumatica, SAP, Oracle, Workday, MS Business Central, JD Edwards, MS Dynamics GP or Intacct all deemed good.
- Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Capacity to effectively handle multiple projects simultaneously in a deadline driven environment
Email your word document resume to Hayley.h@conexusrecruiting.com and reference the subject as Assistant Controller
Salary : $150,000 - $165,000