Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Location: Chandler, AZ | Reports to: VP of Accounting / Controller | Type: Full-Time, Hybrid.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join the accounting leadership team of a publicly traded company. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of external financial reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on SEC reporting experience and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven public company environment.

Key Responsibilities

SEC Reporting & Compliance

• Manage the preparation and filing of periodic SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and outside consultants on quarterly and annual filings
• Draft and review financial statement footnotes, MD&A, and other disclosure documents
• Monitor emerging accounting standards (ASC updates) and SEC rule changes, assessing and implementing impact on the company

Financial Close & Reporting

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and consolidation activities
• Prepare technical accounting memos supporting complex transactions (revenue recognition, stock compensation, business combinations, leases, etc.)
• Support consolidation of multiple entities/segments in accordance with GAAP

Internal Controls & Audit

·       Serve as a key liaison for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits

·       Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and control effectiveness.

·       Partner with FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, and Tax teams on reporting matters

·       Assist the Controller in special projects, technical research, and process automation initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or in progress required
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred) and/or SEC reporting experience at a publicly traded company
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance
• Experience with consolidations and multi-entity reporting
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and SEC filing/XBRL tools (e.g., Workiva)
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear disclosures
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience as a Manager/Senior Manager in a public accounting firm's assurance practice
• Experience in multi-entity industry a plus