Assistant to the Controller (US Finance)

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Assistant Controller

plays a key leadership role in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting. This position

offers a potential developmental path to succeed the Controller at some time, providing exposure to

strategic financial management, internal controls, audit, and team leadership.

Key Responsibilities:

• Financial Reporting and Analysis

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with

  GAAP

  .
• Perform variance analysis and present findings to senior management.
• Partner with the FP&A team to integrate

  financial reporting with budgets and forecasts

  .
• Support external financial audits and coordinate audit schedules and documentation.

• Month-End and Year-End Close

• Lead portions of the closing process to ensure consistency and timeliness.
• Collaboratively develops, edits, documents all accounting processes
• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger, including journal entries and accruals.
• Review and strengthen month-end procedures for accuracy and efficiency.

• Internal Control and Compliance and documentation

• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards, tax regulations, and company policies.
• Assist in preparing and updating accounting policies, SOPs, and documentation.

• Process and Systems Improvement

• Evaluate existing accounting processes and recommend efficiency enhancements.
• Assist in ERP system implementations and upgrades.
• Develop and document accounting procedures to reduce operational dependencies.

• Leadership and Development

• Supervise and mentor staff accountants and accounting specialists.
• Provide hands-on training to build depth and continuity within the team.
• Collaborate with the Controller and CFO on strategic financial initiatives and serve as a key participant in succession planning for the Controller role.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field (

  CPA preferred

  ).
• Minimum 4 years of progressive accounting experience, including management of month-end close and reporting.
• Experience with ERP and accounting software systems (e.g., NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar).
• Strong technical knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• Proven leadership skills with ability to mentor and develop staff.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

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