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Assistant Controller

CooperDouglas
Santa Cruz, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 12/12/2025 CLOSED ON 1/10/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at CooperDouglas?

CooperDouglas has partnered with a brand name privately held company in Santa Cruz County in seeking a Senior or Manager, Reporting & Consolidations. This Senior Manager, Reporting & Consolidations will join a high performing accounting team and will play a critical role in managing consolidated financial reporting, intercompany activity, and technical accounting support.


Key Responsibilities:

  • Manage the monthly and quarterly consolidation process, including review of intercompany eliminations and reconciliations
  • Prepare quarterly financial statements for the consolidated entity, including balance sheet, income statement, equity roll forward, and cash flow
  • Prepare and reconcile intercompany, investments, and equity elimination entries
  • Lead and maintain account roll forwards and internal reporting packages
  • Work to drive cash flow automation and improvements
  • Draft technical accounting memos and contribute to the development and maintenance of accounting policies
  • Partner with business unit controllers and cross-functional stakeholders to ensure alignment and reporting accuracy
  • Support internal management reporting and assist with variance analysis
  • Contribute to ongoing process improvements, automation initiatives, and documentation efforts
  • Provide audit support by preparing schedules and responding to external auditor requests


Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
  • CPA is required
  • 5 years experience in public accounting, with a preference for Big 4
  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards
  • Detail-oriented with excellent analytical and communication skills
  • Proven ability to manage complex consolidations and intercompany transactions
  • Experience with multi-entity structures and a collaborative approach to cross-functional projects


To learn more about the role, reach out to Lily Mirhashemi at Lilym@cdsearch.com

Compensation up to $180K 20% Bonus Grade A Benefits Sign on Bonus

This position is hybrid.

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