Assistant Controller

Job Description

The Assistant Controller reports to the Controller and assists in managing the accounting team, ensuring monthly financial statements are issued timely and accurately to support senior management decision making. The role also supports compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including the preparation of multiple audited financial statements each year, and maintains effective communication with senior management, investors, and operating departments (e.g., Marketing, Operations, Franchising).

• Assist the Controller in leading and managing staff through coaching, motivation, and providing direction to deliver expected results
• Work with the Controller group to close monthly financial results
• Understand and succinctly communicate complex financial information and GAAP to individuals at all levels of the organization
• Ensure the accuracy of reported financial results and establish necessary processes within and outside of Accounting to ensure such accuracy
• Review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations to identify and proactively correct system and accounting operational issues to improve accounting efficiency and accuracy
• Prepare annual financial statements for six companies
• Prepare quarterly financial statements for each of the Companies in compliance with GAAP
• Provide insight into business trends and root causes and anticipate issues and needed adjustments in order to avoid reactionary behavior
• Assist the Controller in proactively coordinating and leading the timely completion of each of the annual audited financial statements, acting as the primary point person with external auditors
• Develop and maintain all necessary accounting policies and systems, ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Generate and review large quantities of data using internal and external computer systems
• Establish processes and information to support analyses of reported financial results on an ongoing and ad hoc basis
• Proactively communicate to constructively influence staff and senior management on operational decisions, including creating corrective action plans
• Other duties as assigned

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting required. A Master’s in business is a plus.
• 5 years’ experience in accounting, with at least three years in public accounting (preferred).
• Analytical ability with a keen attention to detail.
• Solid computer skills in MS Office with emphasis on Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Oracle applications, and the adaptability to learn new applications quickly.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Self‑motivated and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
• Detail‑oriented personality.

EOE/M/F/Disabled/Veteran