Assistant Controller

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller owns the day-to-day finance operations and drive the overall financial health of our organization and supervises the accounting team. This role owns the operational engine, including general ledger and month-end close, reconciliations, and account analysis. The Assistant Controller also manages fixed assets and depreciation, supports forecasting and the annual budget, and assists with regular audits and taxes.

Key Responsibilities

General Ledger and Month-End Close

• Lead the monthly, quarterly and year-end close, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements.
• Prepare and post corporate journal entries, accruals and adjustments.
• Prepare and post payroll journal entries, reconciling payroll registers to the general ledger.
• Maintain the chart of accounts and close calendar; continuously improve close speed and accuracy.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and financial processes.

Reconciliations and Financial Analysis

• Perform and review bank reconciliations for all company accounts.
• Reconcile and analyze balance sheet accounts, resolving variances promptly.
• Analyze the P&L and balance sheet, explaining trends and variances to leadership.
• Oversee cash receipts processing and application.

Fixed Assets

• Manage the fixed asset register, including additions, disposals and transfers across branches.
• Maintain book and tax depreciation schedules and reconcile them to the general ledger.
• Partner with operations and fleet on capital purchases and asset tracking.

Forecasting, Budgeting and Reporting

• Support rolling forecasts and cash flow projections.
• Assist in preparing the annual budget and tracking budget-to-actual performance.
• Support Directors of Operations in P&L budgeting, analysis, and forecasting.
• Prepare management reports and ad hoc analysis as requested.

Card and Expense Program Administration

• Administer company credit card and fuel card programs, including issuance, limits, cancellations and reconciliation.
• Manage the Concur expense platform, including user setup, approval workflows and policy compliance.

Audit and Tax Support

• Support VP of Finance in the audit process; prepare schedules and support documentation.
• Support VP of Finance in tax filings by preparing workpapers and responding to requests from tax advisors.
• Maintain strong internal controls and documented accounting procedures.

Team Leadership

• Supervise, train and develop the accounting team.
• Set priorities, review work for accuracy and provide regular feedback.
• Foster a collaborative, deadline-driven team culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, budgeting, ERP systems, and Microsoft Excel.
• Deep hands-on experience with general ledger ownership and month-end close.
• Strong track record in account reconciliations and financial analysis.
• Experience with forecasting, budgeting, and managing fixed assets and depreciation schedules.
• High attention to detail, sound judgment and the ability to meet firm deadlines.
• Prior supervisory experience leading accounting staff.

Pay: $120,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $120,000 - $150,000