Assistant Controller - US GAAP // End To End Accounting // US Shift

We are seeking a highly skilled and strategic Assistant Controller for one of our US client to lead and manage the financial operations of our agency. This role is critical in providing end-to-end ownership of accounting, financial planning & analysis (FP&A), and finance controls, while acting as a trusted partner to brand and business leaders. The ideal candidate will bring deep expertise in cost accounting (preferably within a manufacturing or productdriven environment) and a strong ability to analyze and drive insights around margins by client, brand, and product line.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drives deeper understanding into business unit operational drivers, including margins by product and margins by customer, from initial estimate to actual achieved.
• Acts as key advisor for local management, driving an understanding of the financial aspects of business decisions including cost accounting.
• Completes various activities associated with the accounting close of the company for all reporting cycles.
• Partners with the business to deliver accurate projections, including the quarterly forecast, annual budget and near term outlooks.
• Owns the local portion of the audit process, interfacing with external auditors in year-end and interim audit requirements.
• Conducts key analyses and risk assessments of forecast submissions.
• Tracks and communicates major trends and changes to budget and forecast expectations.
• Works collaboratively to drive continued CRM system improvement and reporting integration across the business to improve quality, usefulness and timeliness of information.
• Performs special projects, including various financial analyses and presentations, upon request of the Corporate Controller, Business Unit Leader and Business Unit management team.

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or CA would be preferred).

• 15+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, with at least 10 years in a controller or senior management role.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, tax regulations, and compliance requirements.

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Dynamics SL, Concur and advanced Excel skills).

• Ensuring adherence to local, state and federal financial regulations.

• Excellent leadership, analytical, and communication skills.

• High attention to detail and ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks.

Preferred Skills:

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• Background in [industry, e.g., Technology, Supply Chain].

• International accounting experience is a plus