Assistant Controller

Grandview Leadership Partners is seeking a highly organized and technically proficient Assistant Controller to support one of the firm’s key client engagements. This role will be employed by our client’s public accounting firm but will work closely with the client’s internal accounting and finance leadership, providing ongoing accounting oversight, financial reporting coordination, and quarter-end support.

The Assistant Controller will collaborate directly with the client’s Director of Finance, internal accounting staff, and external auditors to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting across multiple entities. This position is ideal for an accounting professional with public accounting or outsourced accounting experience who enjoys working across multiple businesses and maintaining high financial reporting standards.

This role requires strong experience with Net Suite, familiarity with Quick Books Online, and the ability to manage financial reporting processes across public-company and privately held entities. Familiarity with Priority ERP is a plus as one of the clients will move to that system in 2027.

• Support the preparation and coordination of quarterly financial reporting packages for a publicly traded client entity.
• Work closely with the client’s accounting team and Director of Finance to ensure financial statements and supporting schedules are prepared and delivered to external auditors in accordance with established deadlines.
• Coordinate reporting deliverables to meet public company filing timelines (approximately 45 days following quarter end).
• Assist with reviewing accounting entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation prepared by the client’s internal accounting team.

• Assist with the preparation and review of internal financial statements for a privately held company utilizing Net Suite.
• Coordinate quarterly financial reviews with external auditors.
• Ensure financial reporting packages are complete and submitted within 45 days following quarter end.
• Review financial data for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards.

• Provide accounting oversight for two small commercial real estate entities.
• Maintain and review financial records using Quick Books Online.
• Assist with month-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
• Ensure accurate tracking of rental income, operating expenses, and general ledger activity.

• Utilize Net Suite to review financial data, monitor close progress, and support reporting deliverables.
• Assist in maintaining financial reporting workflows and documentation to ensure consistency and efficiency.
• Work with client stakeholders and public accounting firm leadership to identify opportunities for improved reporting processes and operational efficiencies.

• Serve as a key liaison between the public accounting firm, the client’s internal finance team, and external auditors.
• Maintain proactive communication regarding deadlines, deliverables, and reporting requirements.
• Support the Managing Partner and client finance leadership with financial reporting coordination and issue resolution as needed.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required
• CPA designation preferred, but not required

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in public accounting, outsourced accounting, or corporate accounting strongly preferred
• Experience working with the PCAOB
• Experience supporting quarterly close and audit coordination preferred
• Experience working with multiple entities or clients highly desirable

• Strong working knowledge of Net Suite ERP required
• Experience with Quick Books Online preferred
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong understanding of GAAP-based financial reporting

• Strong attention to detail and financial accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple reporting deadlines across entities
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Professional communication skills when working with client leadership and auditors
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with multiple stakeholders