Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller is a senior, hands‑on accounting leader responsible for the execution, quality, and continuous improvement of financial reporting and accounting operations across a complex, multi‑entity and multinational organization.

This position partners closely with the Controller, takes day‑to‑day ownership of core accounting functions, and plays a critical role in strengthening processes, developing talent, and preparing the organization for continued growth.

• Take primary ownership of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, consolidation entries, and supporting schedules
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP
• Lead variance analyses and partner with FP&A and Operations to explain results
• Identify recurring close issues and drive durable solutions that improve accuracy and speed

• Own accounting oversight for foreign subsidiaries with differing functional currencies
• Review FX remeasurement, translation, and consolidation adjustments
• Manage intercompany accounting, eliminations, and settlement processes across legal entities
• Ensure consistent accounting application across domestic and international entities
• Lead and develop an accounting organization of at least five professionals across multiple levels
• Set clear expectations for quality, deadlines, and ownership, particularly during close
• Review staff and manager work product; provide coaching on both technical matters and professional judgment
• Act as a trusted escalation point for complex accounting issues and decisions
• Build depth and succession within the accounting team
• Ensure revenue and expense recognition reflect contractual terms and economic substance
• Partner cross-functionally with Legal, Operations, FP&A, and IT to resolve accounting implications of business activity
• Identify where processes need structure versus flexibility and implement pragmatic improvements

• Oversee accounting considerations related to a complex S-corporation structure with 80+ shareholders
• Support accounting impacts of multi-state tax nexus across approximately 40 states
• Partner with external tax advisors to ensure accounting, compliance, and reporting are aligned
• Review accounting positions that require coordination between tax and financial reporting
• Lead accounting preparation for external audits, including review of audit schedules and PBC materials
• Serve as a key point of contact for auditors on accounting matters
• Ensure internal controls are operating effectively and evolve with business complexity
• Proactively identify risk areas and implement controls that balance rigor and efficiency

• Active CPA license (required)
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (Master’s preferred)
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience in public accounting and/or complex industry environments
• Proven experience managing and developing teams of 5 or more accounting professionals
• Strong command of U.S. GAAP, consolidations, and technical accounting
• Ability to operate comfortably in both detailed execution and higher-level review and decision-making

• Experience with international subsidiaries and foreign currency accounting
• Exposure to pass-through entities, shareholder reporting, and multi-state tax environments
• Strong process mindset with the ability to improve systems without over-engineering
• Executive-caliber communication skills and comfort partnering with senior leadership

This is an opportunity for a seasoned accounting professional who wants meaningful ownership, technical depth, and people leadership without leaving the work behind. The Assistant Controller will play a central role in maintaining accounting rigor while helping evolve the function alongside the business.

Salary range: $150,000 - $180,000.

The pay scale for this role considers a wide range of factors when making compensation decisions including, but not limited to, skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other…