We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join a growing, multi-site organization. This position will play a key role in the accounting function, with responsibility for revenue recognition under ASC 606, inventory accounting, financial reporting, audit support, month-end close, and multi-location operations.
The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting foundation along with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Controller with oversight of day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple locations
- Manage and review the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial results
- Oversee ASC 606 revenue recognition, including evaluation of customer contracts, performance obligations, transaction pricing, and appropriate timing of revenue recognition
- Maintain supporting documentation and accounting policies related to ASC 606 compliance
- Oversee inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, reserves, adjustments, valuation, and related general ledger activity
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet schedules
- Analyze revenue, margins, operating expenses, and balance sheet accounts for unusual trends and variances
- Support accounting activities and financial reporting across a multi-site or multi-entity environment
- Partner with operational leaders to improve the accuracy and consistency of financial information across locations
- Coordinate and support annual external audits, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor requests
- Maintain strong internal controls and assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures
- Identify opportunities to streamline the close process and improve financial reporting
- Assist with financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP
- Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to members of the accounting team
- Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, sales, and other departments on accounting-related matters
- Assist with system implementations, process improvements, acquisitions, or integration activities as the organization continues to grow
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a multi-site service organization
- Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition
- Experience with inventory accounting and reconciliations
- Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Prior experience supporting or managing external financial statement audits
- Experience working within a multi-location, multi-entity, or decentralized accounting environment
- Previous supervisory or team leadership experience required
- CPA or CPA-track experience is a plus
- Strong Excel skills and experience working within an ERP environment
- Ability to research technical accounting matters and translate guidance into practical accounting processes
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
Assistant Controller in Charlotte at LHH
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