Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller – Confidential Organization

$120,000 - 150,000 Bonus

This role leads the financial operations function, ensuring the organization maintains accurate records, adheres to accounting standards, and has strong financial processes that support strategic decision-making. The position oversees the accounting team, manages financial reporting cycles, and drives continuous improvement across accounting systems and controls.

Responsibilities

Financial Operations & Reporting

• Direct the full close cycle each period, including review of journal entries, account reconciliations, variance explanations, and supporting documentation.
• Oversee the preparation of internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy, clarity, and consistency with accounting standards.
• Produce management reporting packages and analyze financial trends to support leadership decisions.
• Develop ad-hoc financial analyses to address emerging business needs.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

• Establish, monitor, and refine internal controls to reduce financial risk and ensure data integrity.
• Maintain compliance with U.S. GAAP and serve as the technical accounting resource for the team.
• Coordinate annual audit and tax processes with external partners.

Budgeting & Forecasting

• Support the development of budgets, forecasts, and ongoing financial performance analytics.
• Track and interpret budget-to-actual performance to help leaders understand operational impacts.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide direction and mentorship to accounting staff across general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable functions.
• Identify training needs, develop skill-building initiatives, and build a collaborative team culture.

Systems & Process Optimization

• Manage accounting system functionality, upgrades, and improvements to support efficiency and accuracy.
• Drive process enhancements that streamline workflow and strengthen financial oversight.

Other

• Support materials for executive or investor presentations.
• Perform other responsibilities that support the organization’s financial infrastructure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; advanced degree (MBA or Master’s in Accounting) preferred.
• CPA credential required.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities.
• Experience working in an environment involving inventory or product-related cost structures.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational capabilities.
• High proficiency in Excel and general business software tools.
• Proven ability to lead teams, manage deadlines, and maintain strong attention to detail.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate across departments.
• Curious, detail-oriented, and dependable work style.

Qualified candidates please email your resume to ericmaleski@ifgus.com