Assistant Controller

Overview

A growing equipment leasing and finance platform is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting leadership team. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, this individual will play a highly visible, hands-on role across all aspects of accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, audit support, and process improvement.

This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, improving processes, and taking ownership in a growing environment. The company expects this person to develop into a future Controller as the organization continues to scale.

Responsibilities

• Support and help lead monthly and annual close processes
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Maintain balance sheet integrity and resolve reconciling items
• Support financial statement preparation and management reporting
• Oversee lease receivable, funding liability, and unearned income schedules
• Assist with lease accounting throughout the lease lifecycle
• Support CECL and allowance methodologies
• Coordinate external audit requests and documentation
• Improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
• Assist with lender reporting and covenant compliance
• Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
• Partner closely with finance leadership on accounting operations and reporting
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 5-10 years of accounting experience
• Experience within equipment leasing, equipment finance, commercial lending, specialty finance, or financial services preferred
• Strong understanding of GAAP
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Audit support experience
• Advanced Excel skills
• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to operate independently in a hands-on environment