Assistant Controller

Description We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support the financial leadership of our operations in Florida. This permanent onsite role partners closely with the Controller to strengthen reporting accuracy, maintain compliance, and deliver meaningful financial insight to leadership. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to help drive efficient, well-controlled financial processes.

Responsibilities:

- Partner with the Controller to manage daily accounting activities, including budgeting support, cash flow oversight, internal controls, and recurring financial reporting.

- Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and forecast materials to help ensure accuracy, timeliness, and consistency.

- Analyze financial results to uncover trends, operational risks, and improvement opportunities, then communicate practical recommendations to leadership.

- Contribute data-backed analysis that supports business planning and informed operational decision-making.

- Maintain adherence to accounting standards, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements through careful review and documentation.

- Assist with audit readiness by organizing schedules, reconciling accounts, and providing complete supporting documentation during internal and external audit processes.

- Oversee the integrity of financial records by keeping account activity, reconciliations, and supporting files accurate and up to date.

- Support annual budget development and ongoing forecasting by compiling inputs, building schedules, and evaluating performance against plan.

- Investigate budget-to-actual variances and help develop corrective actions that improve financial performance and accountability.

- Recommend and help implement process enhancements that increase efficiency, reporting quality, and control across the accounting function. Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.

- At least 3-5 years of experience in an Assistant Controller role or a comparable accounting leadership position.

- Solid understanding of general ledger activity, month-end close, and financial reporting practices.

- Experience supporting financial statement audits and maintaining accurate documentation for compliance purposes.

- Strong knowledge of accounting principles, financial regulations, and internal control standards.

- Demonstrated ability in budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

- Effective communication and interpersonal abilities with the capacity to collaborate across teams and support leadership decisions.

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