Assistant Controller

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller will manage the Accounts Payable and General Ledger functions, collaborate with the Accounting Manager on Accounts Receivable and Time & Billing, perform initial reviews of financial statements, and own the month‑end and annual close processes to ensure accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. This role reports to the Director of Accounting.

• Austin, TX;
  Long Beach, CA; or Dover, OH
• May be remote or hybrid depending on business needs

• Directly manage the AP and GL staff and functions.
• Monitor workflow and quality of work, provide feedback, and develop training plans for Accounting Operations teams.
• Own month‑end and annual closing processes, including reviewing and posting of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Conduct initial reviews of monthly financial statements for accuracy and completeness.
• Manage workflows and improve processes and procedures for better efficiency within the financial statement and accounts payable functions.
• Implement accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; evaluate and streamline processes to improve efficiency and compliance.
• Review fixed assets depreciation and capitalization schedules.
• Manage cash and treasury activities, including weekly cash flow forecasting, monitoring bank activity, and processing electronic and check payments.
• Perform final review of vendor invoice payments and credit card statement reconciliations.
• Monitor the AP team’s adherence to vendor contract terms.
• Maintain updates and configuration changes related to the company’s ERP system and support finance department software and process improvement initiatives.
• Execute additional ad‑hoc duties and projects as assigned.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance plus 7‑10 years of progressively responsible accounting or finance experience, including 3‑5 years in a supervisory or managerial role or an equivalent balance of education and work experience.
• CPA license and experience working in a professional services firm.
• Strong analytical skills, including the ability to gather information, conduct analyses, present findings, and develop solutions.
• In-depth understanding of financial reporting and general ledger structure.
• Superior organizational and follow‑through skills with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to meet deadlines and effectively prioritize a fast‑paced, varied workload with shifting priorities.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite (especially Excel) and experience with accounting software systems.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, as well as strong leadership and management abilities.

• Salary: $121,000 – $164,000, depending on experience (and potentially more).
• Competitive benefits package, including 401(k) with profit sharing, discretionary annual bonuses, CPA bonus plan, and paid holidays.
• Flexible working hours and work arrangements, including remote and hybrid options.
• Inclusive workplace with strong professional growth and development opportunities.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; paid time off; life/disability insurance; commuter flex accounts.

Novogradac and Company LLP is an equal opportunity employer.