Assistant Controller

Description We are looking for an Assistant Controller to help lead the accounting function and support accurate, timely financial reporting in San Antonio, Texas. This position works closely with the Controller and cross-functional leaders to strengthen internal controls, improve reporting processes, and provide reliable financial insight for business planning. The role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can balance technical expertise with operational leadership across a multi-entity environment.

Responsibilities:

- Direct daily oversight of the general ledger and supporting subledgers for multiple entities, business units, and investment structures.

- Manage monthly and annual close activities, ensuring deadlines are met and financial data is complete, accurate, and properly controlled.

- Coordinate the consolidation of results across entities and review financial reporting for compliance with applicable accounting standards.

- Prepare and review recurring financial statements, executive reporting materials, and analysis used to support leadership decisions.

- Act as the primary contact for external auditors and guide audit preparation, documentation, and issue resolution through completion.

- Partner with the Controller and other business leaders to enhance accounting policies, strengthen internal controls, and support strategic finance initiatives.

- Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities that increase efficiency, improve accuracy, and reinforce the control environment.

- Support budgeting, regulatory reporting, and special projects involving technical accounting research, transaction review, capital activity, and debt-related matters.

- Provide oversight and guidance on fixed asset and capital accounting, including project setup, capitalization, depreciation, disposals, and budget tracking. Requirements - Proven experience leading month-end close activities and maintaining general ledger accuracy within a complex accounting environment.

- Strong background in financial reporting, including preparation and review of monthly, quarterly, and annual statements.

- Experience supporting or leading external financial statement audits and working directly with auditors.

- Knowledge of internal controls, accounting policy development, and multi-entity consolidations.

- Familiarity with fixed asset accounting and capital project cost tracking.

- Ability to research technical accounting issues and apply guidance to transactions and reporting matters.

- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills with the ability to partner effectively across departments.

- Experience with DCAA-related environments or reporting requirements is a plus.

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