Assistant Controller Job Miami area,Florida USA,Accounting

Join COOL as Assistant Controller: lead multi-entity accounting, strengthen reporting and controls, and use technology to build a scalable finance function in a fast-growing AI company
The COOL Company is seeking an experienced, hands-on Assistant Controller to help lead our accounting and financial reporting function as the organization continues to scale
Reporting to the CFO, the Assistant Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, support the monthly close and consolidated financial reporting process, lead and develop members of the accounting team, and help strengthen the Company’s financial systems, processes, and controls
The ideal candidate combines strong U.S. GAAP and technical accounting expertise with proven leadership capabilities and experience operating in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment. This individual should be comfortable working across multiple entities and currencies and have the financial acumen to support financial analysis, forecasting, and key business metrics
We are looking for a modern, technology-oriented finance professional who combines strong accounting fundamentals with a continuous-improvement mindset and an interest in using systems, automation, and AI to build a more scalable finance organization
This is a hands-on role. The successful candidate will be comfortable moving between reviewing consolidated financial results, resolving technical accounting matters, managing the close, developing team members, improving processes, and working directly in the underlying details when necessar
Accounting & Financial Reporting:
Lead day-to-day accounting operations and support a timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close
Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
Oversee accounting across multiple legal entities, business units, and currencies
Manage multi-entity consolidation and foreign currency accounting, including transaction remeasurement, balance sheet translation, intercompany activity, and related foreign exchange gains and losses
Oversee and review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and other close activities
Oversee revenue recognition, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, prepaid expenses, and other core accounting functions
Support appropriate accounting treatment and documentation for new, unusual, or complex business transactions
Maintain and continuously improve the Company’s chart of accounts, accounting policies, close procedures, and financial reporting processes
Support annual audit and tax activities and work directly with external auditors, tax professionals, and other advisors
Help maintain and strengthen an effective internal control environment appropriate for a growing organization
Ensure financial reporting is accurate, consistent, appropriately documented, and delivered on a timely basis
Leadership & Team Development:
Provide day-to-day leadership, coaching, and development to members of the accounting and finance team
Establish clear ownership, accountability, and performance expectations
Review the work of team members while remaining willing to work directly in the details when necessary
Help develop team capabilities and create opportunities for professional growth
Build scalable processes while maintaining the flexibility required in a fast-paced organization
Partner effectively with Sales, Operations, HR, Technology, and other business functions
Foster a culture of accuracy, accountability, collaboration, and continuous improvement
Financial Planning & Business Analytics:
Partner with the CFO on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities
Support FP&A analyses, including budget-to-actual reporting, variance analysis, revenue and margin analysis, and operating expense management
Help develop, maintain, and monitor key financial and operating metrics
Assist in translating financial results into meaningful insights for senior leadership
Identify financial trends, risks, and opportunities and proactively communicate findings to the CFO
Support scenario modeling and analyses related to strategic and operational business decisions
Help ensure consistency between accounting results, management reporting, forecasts, and operating metrics
Develop a strong understanding of the underlying drivers of the business rather than focusing solely on historical accounting results
Systems, Processes & Scalability:
Continuously improve financial processes, systems, automation, and…