Assistant Controller

Job Overview – Assistant Controller Compensation: $140,000–$180,000/year + bonus

Location:

Burlington County, NJ

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring an Assistant Controller in Burlington County, NJ for our client. This role will oversee corporate accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, and financial close activities while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies. The Assistant Controller will provide technical accounting guidance, manage financial reporting processes, strengthen internal controls, and lead accounting professionals to support accurate financial statements and efficient accounting operations.

• Location:
  
  Burlington County, NJ
• Type:
  Perm (Contingency)
• Job #50885
• Salary: $140,000

Job Overview – Assistant Controller Compensation: $140,000–$180,000/year + bonus

Location:

Burlington County, NJ

Schedule:

Monday to Friday (In-Office)

Atlantic Group is hiring an Assistant Controller in Burlington County, NJ for our client. This role will oversee corporate accounting, financial reporting, technical accounting, and financial close activities while ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal accounting policies. The Assistant Controller will provide technical accounting guidance, manage financial reporting processes, strengthen internal controls, and lead accounting professionals to support accurate financial statements and efficient accounting operations.

Responsibilities

as the Assistant Controller:

• Financial Reporting:
  Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, supporting schedules, and periodic financial reporting deliverables.
• Technical Accounting:
  Research complex accounting matters, interpret U.S. GAAP guidance, and provide recommendations on appropriate accounting treatments.
• Corporate Accounting:
  Oversee general ledger activities, account reconciliations, and monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.
• Regulatory Compliance:
  Ensure compliance with accounting policies, internal controls, financial reporting standards, and external audit requirements.
• Process Improvement:
  Enhance accounting procedures, strengthen reporting accuracy, and improve financial close and reporting processes.
• Team Leadership:
  Manage and develop accounting and financial reporting professionals while collaborating with senior finance leadership and cross-functional teams.

Qualifications for the Assistant Controller:

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• Certification:
  Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is required.
• Experience:
  
  Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience in public accounting, corporate accounting, or financial reporting, including accounting management responsibilities, is required.
• Industry Knowledge:
  Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, corporate accounting, financial reporting, and financial close processes is required, with SEC reporting experience preferred.
• Technical
  
  Skills:
  
  Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, financial reporting systems, and enterprise accounting or ERP platforms is required.
• Skills & Attributes:
  Strong leadership, analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple accounting and reporting priorities are required.