Assistant Controller

Location: Strafford

JOB SUMMARY:

The Assistant Controller serves as a key accounting and finance partner, working closely with the CFO to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of the Company's financial reporting. This position is responsible for leading the month-end close process, maintaining the general ledger, performing financial analysis, supporting budgeting and forecasting activities, and coordinating with external CPA firms for audits, compilations, and tax preparation.

This role requires a strong technical accounting background, deep understanding of general ledger activity and financial statement relationships, and the ability to identify issues, research solutions, and implement process improvements. While this position does not have direct reports, it serves as a senior resource within the accounting team by providing guidance, training, and support to team members.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.

Review financial statements and general ledger activity to identify discrepancies, unusual trends, coding errors, and opportunities for improvement.

Research accounting issues, determine root causes, and implement corrective actions.

Maintain the integrity and accuracy of the general ledger and chart of accounts.

Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning activities, including variance and trend analysis.

Develop and maintain financial metrics, dashboards, and management reports for executive leadership.

Serve as a trusted partner to the CFO by providing financial analysis, reporting support, and insights into business performance.

Prepare financial reporting packages and support analyses for leadership and ownership.

Collaborate with operational and departmental leaders to ensure financial data accurately reflects business activity.

Support operational projects and strategic initiatives by providing accounting and financial expertise.

Coordinate and serve as the primary accounting contact for external CPA firms during audits, compilations, reviews, and tax preparation engagements.

Prepare audit schedules, reconciliations, supporting documentation, and other information requested by external auditors and tax professionals.

Track and manage fixed assets, including acquisitions, disposals, transfers, and depreciation.

Identify, recommend, and implement process improvements to increase efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of accounting operations and internal controls.

Provide guidance, training, and mentorship to accounting staff and serve as a technical accounting resource for the department.

Assist with special projects and perform other duties as assigned.

OTHER DUTIES Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the associate for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

COMPETENCIES Confidentiality— the individual can be trusted with secret or private information.

Organized—the individual must be able to quickly organize the daily schedule and maintain structure throughout the workday.

Detail Oriented—the individual pays attention to details and makes a conscious effort to understand the root causes of situations.

Self-Starter—an individual that has the ability to complete tasks and objectives independently.

Problem Solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.

Judgment—the individual displays willingness to make decisions, exhibits sound and accurate judgment and makes timely decisions.

Accounting Skills – Must understand debits and credits and be able to enter journal entries and reconcile Balance Sheet Accounts.

WORK ENVIRONMENT This job operates in a professional on-site office environment. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, camera, and fax machines.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS The physical demands described…