Assistant Controller

We are partnering with an established organization seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its Finance team. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, and developing accounting staff. The Assistant Controller will oversee key day-to-day accounting activities, support the general ledger team, and work closely with the Finance Controller on reporting, audits, budgeting, cost allocation, and internal controls.

What You'll Do

• Lead the month-end close process and preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages.
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting financial reports.
• Oversee and support the General Ledger Accounting team.
• Partner with the Commissions team to develop, analyze, and reconcile reports and statements.
• Provide support to Accounts Payable and Claims Billing functions as needed.
• Train, mentor, and support junior accounting staff.
• Assist with annual audit preparation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting.
• Lead the annual operating budget process in partnership with department leaders.
• Maintain department-level budgets and supporting financial models.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis and identify key trends and drivers.
• Partner with department leaders to review variances and support corrective action when needed.
• Develop and maintain cost allocation methodologies across departments, entities, and cost centers.
• Reconcile allocated costs to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Periodically review allocation methods for accuracy, consistency, and transparency.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in a publicly traded and/or multi-company environment preferred.
• Strong experience leading month-end close.
• Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and cost allocation.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas and financial models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants to combine hands-on accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and team leadership in a highly visible Finance role.

Annual Salary: $120,000 - $135,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.