Assistant Controller

Overview

Join our dynamic finance team as an Assistant Controller, where you will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and supporting strategic financial initiatives. This energetic position offers the opportunity to lead accounting functions, mentor team members, and contribute to the organization’s financial integrity and growth. We are seeking a motivated professional with a passion for accounting excellence and a keen eye for detail to help drive our mission forward.

Duties

• Manage and oversee general ledger accounting, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and month-end closing processes.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), SOX (Sarbanes-Oxley Act), and other regulatory requirements.
• Prepare and interpret financial statements, reports, and analysis to support executive decision-making.
• Lead internal audits, coordinate external audits, and ensure adherence to financial policies and procedures.
• Supervise accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and cash flow analysis activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning efforts through detailed data analysis using Excel functions like VLOOKUP and pivot tables.
• Mentor junior accounting staff, fostering professional development and maintaining high standards of accuracy in all financial processes.

Requirements

• Proven experience in accounting or finance roles with a strong understanding of technical accounting concepts such as double entry bookkeeping, accrual accounting, and financial reporting.
• Demonstrated expertise with financial software including QuickBooks, Sage, Xero, PeopleSoft, or similar systems.
• Solid knowledge of regulatory compliance accounting standards such as GAAP and SOX; experience with LIHTC (Low-Income Housing Tax Credit) or governmental accounting is a plus.
• Familiarity with financial analysis tools for cash flow management, balance sheet reconciliation, bank reconciliation, and account analysis.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite—particularly Excel—for data analysis and report writing.
• Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities while maintaining attention to detail.
• Effective mentoring skills to support team development in a collaborative environment.

Embark on a rewarding career where your expertise will make a tangible impact! We value proactive professionals committed to accuracy, compliance, and continuous improvement in the realm of financial management.

Pay: $65,700.00 - $86,900.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Work from home

Work Location: Remote