Assistant Controller

Description We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support a large public company in Beverly, Massachusetts on a Long-term Contract basis. This contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who can oversee core close activities, strengthen compliance processes, and provide dependable financial leadership in a corporate environment. The role will play a key part in maintaining accurate financial records, supporting audit readiness, and contributing to priority accounting initiatives.

Responsibilities:

- Oversee daily general ledger activity and help ensure the accuracy and completeness of financial records across accounting operations.

- Lead month-end and quarter-end close tasks, including journal entries, account analysis, and timely completion of reporting deliverables.

- Prepare and review accruals, reconciliations, and other supporting schedules to maintain strong balance sheet integrity.

- Partner with internal and external auditors by organizing documentation, responding to inquiries, and supporting financial statement audit activities.

- Support Sarbanes-Oxley compliance efforts through control documentation, testing coordination, and follow-up on remediation items.

- Contribute to financial reporting processes by helping produce clear, accurate, and compliant accounting information for stakeholders.

- Assist with accounting projects tied to enterprise systems and process improvements, including implementation-related support where needed.

- Provide coverage for core accounting leadership responsibilities and help maintain continuity within the corporate headquarters finance function. Requirements - Proven experience serving in an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or similar corporate accounting leadership role.

- Strong command of month-end close, quarter-end close, and general ledger management within a complex business environment.

- Hands-on background supporting financial statement audits, reconciliations, accrual accounting, and financial reporting activities.

- Working knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley compliance, including SOX 404 controls and testing procedures.

- Experience with ERP and financial systems such as SAP, Workday, Workday Financial Management, or related platforms.

- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, prioritize effectively, and operate independently in a fast-paced contract assignment.

- Background supporting public company accounting requirements and maintaining high standards of accuracy and internal control.

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