Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller - Hybrid

Base pay range: $ - $ per year.

This position is hosted by Melanie Courtney ary is commensurate with skills and experience.

• Seniority level:
  Not Applicable
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Job function:
  Accounting/Auditing and Finance
• Industries:
  Accounting, Financial Services, and Banking

• Identify areas of changed or emerging Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and work with cross‑functional teams to implement new standards.
• Direct the preparation of accounting white papers to document important accounting positions and ensure compliance with US GAAP.
• Identify and address issues impacting the accounting close and consolidation process to demonstrate compliant internal controls over financial reporting.
• Review trial balances, income statements, balance sheets, cash flow and other reports to ensure completeness, accuracy and GAAP application.
• Direct the process of determining all aspects of accounting for acquisitions and dispositions, including onboarding and harmonising target accounting practices and working with acquired staff to ensure sound internal control practices.
• Drive consistency in worldwide accounting policy adoption and processes for accurate and timely reporting in compliance with US GAAP.
• Proactively undertake improvements to the company’s internal controls over financial reporting and manage a global account reconciliation process.
• Set direction and policy on GL, profit‑center, cost‑center, internal order and other financially relevant SAP master data; provide requirements to the Financial Systems Team to ensure accurate consolidation.
• Support the audit process by directing accounting staff on key audit issues and coordinating with internal and financial‑statement auditors.
• Partner with Sponsor Finance representatives to provide accurate and relevant financial information to company ownership and respond to parent‑company questions.
• Prepare supporting schedules for SEC filings when required.
• Ensure compliance with health and safety guidelines and protect company confidentiality.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge through education, professional publications and societies.
• Contribute to team efforts and lead a high‑performance team, recruiting, developing, engaging and retaining staff.
• Drive performance management and compensation processes, including job expectations and employee development.
• Communicate organization information transparently through meetings, emails and other channels.
• Lead and motivate teams to create a culture aligned with the Chamberlain Group mission, vision and values.

• Bachelor’s Degree and a licensed or registered CPA.
• 10+ years of relevant work experience.
• Experience at an accounting or audit firm in the United States.
• Consolidation and reporting in a multi‑currency environment.
• Technical accounting research and the ability to write cohesive white papers.

• Strong skills in using SAP ERP and BPC to prepare financial statements.
• Ability to travel domestically and internationally up to 20%.

• Master’s in Accounting or an MBA.
• Experience in software, technology services or goods involving technology.
• Big‑4 accounting firm experience.
• Experience preparing a company for public offering, including S‑1 preparation.
• Proficiency in SAP, SAP Business Planning & Consolidation and SOX.

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