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Assistant Controller

ControllerControllerFull TimeRemoteLeadTeam 201-500Since 2000H1B SponsorCompany SiteLinkedIn

Location

United States

Posted

8 days ago

Salary

$175K - $200K / year

Seniority

Lead

Bachelor Degree7 yrs expEnglish

Job Description

Assistant Controller

Accela

• Lead the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process in FloQast, ensuring all modules are closed on time, consolidations are accurate, and reconciliations are reviewed and approved within SLA • Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting packages including the CFO review deck, bank and lender reporting files, and cash forecast • Oversee weekly accounts payable disbursements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to approval controls • Manage the company's procurement process from purchase request approval through PO issuance, partnering with department leaders to maintain spend controls • Support data gathering for federal, state, local, and international tax filings (including K-1s, property tax, and extensions), coordinating with external tax advisors • Manage the annual financial statement audit end to end, serving as the primary contact for external auditors and driving timely sign-off with no material audit adjustments • Oversee international subsidiary accounting including cost-plus accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and multi-entity consolidations • Maintain and strengthen internal controls, identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve process efficiency • Directly manage and develop accounting team members, including assigning work, setting priorities, conducting performance reviews, supporting career development, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment • Lead, develop, and coach a team of accounting professionals through regular feedback, annual performance reviews, and career development support • Partner with the CFO on lender covenant compliance, cash forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis • Champion the adoption of AI and automation tools to improve close accuracy, reporting efficiency, and overall team productivity

Job Requirements

  • CPA required
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a people management role
  • Significant experience utilizing NetSuite in a multinational environment
  • Demonstrated expertise in international subsidiary accounting including cost-plus accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidation accounting
  • Proven track record managing a full month, quarter, and year-end close process
  • Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards
  • Experience managing external audit relationships from planning through sign-off
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.

Benefits

  • flexible time off
  • comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans
  • family planning benefits
  • 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
  • health savings account with company contributions
  • flexible spending account
  • life, accident, and disability coverage
  • business travel insurance
  • employee assistance programs
  • other well-being benefits

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