Assistant Controller

Founded in 2001, Optima Global Solutions Inc., brings over 2 decades of experience and expertise in facilitating IT transformation within industries ranging from higher education and government to manufacturing and financial services. Sporting scalable and diverse business solutions expertise along with deep-domain based resourcing capabilities, Optima has a specialization in Automation and AI, Strategic Staffing and Custom Solutions Development, focusing on the core pillars of process, people, strategy and transformation.

Currently, we are hiring for the following position:

We are seeking an experienced and highly motivated Assistant Controller to oversee the company's day-to-day accounting operations and serve as a key member of the accounting and finance team. This role will be responsible for ensuring the accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of the company's accounting records, financial close process, and revenue accounting. This role requires strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to effectively prioritize workload, handle multiple responsibilities simultaneously, and respond to evolving business needs.

The Assistant Controller will have significant responsibility for all company revenue accounting, with particular emphasis on the company's EB3 business, as well as technical accounting, U.S. GAAP compliance, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting process improvements. The role will work closely with the Controller, FP&A, operations, and other departments to ensure financial information is accurate and supports effective business decision‑making.

The ideal candidate will be a CPA with strong technical accounting knowledge, hands‑on experience with the full monthly accounting process in Net Suite, and the ability to take ownership of accounting operations. This individual should be comfortable working in a growing and evolving environment, identifying opportunities to improve processes and controls, and providing guidance on complex accounting matters. Successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to adapt quickly to changing priorities, balance competing demands, and consistently meet deadlines.

• Own and oversee the day-to-day accounting operations of the company.
• Lead and coordinate the monthly and quarterly accounting close process, ensuring financial results are complete, accurate, and delivered on a timely basis.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and other month‑end close activities.
• Review the consolidated and individual entity balance sheets and income statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Analyze account balances and investigate unusual or unexpected fluctuations.
• Ensure appropriate accounting treatment and documentation for significant and complex transactions.
• Assist the Controller with the preparation and review of year‑end financial statements and related financial reporting.
• Develop and maintain accounting procedures and ensure consistent application of accounting policies.

• Own the accounting and reporting for all company revenue
  , with a particular focus on the company's EB3 revenue
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• Review customer contracts, invoices, and other supporting documentation to determine appropriate revenue recognition treatment in accordance with U.S. GAAP and ASC 606.
• Ensure revenue is accurately and timely recorded in the general ledger.
• Review and maintain revenue‑related balance sheet accounts, including deferred revenue, unbilled revenue, accounts receivable, and other related accounts.
• Analyze revenue trends and accounting results and communicate significant items to the Controller and FP&A.
• Partner with operational…