Assistant Controller

Planet Networks•Fredon Township, NJ

16d•$110,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

Planet Networks is seeking an experienced accounting professional to join its Finance organization as Assistant Controller. This is a hands-on individual-contributor role with significant responsibility for financial close, general ledger, financial reporting, fixed assets, construction-in-progress accounting, internal controls, audit support, and financial systems. Planet Networks builds and operates fiber network infrastructure, and the Assistant Controller will help ensure its accounting processes, controls, and reporting capabilities scale with the business. The role partners with the Controller and Finance leadership on close activities, reporting, compliance, systems optimization, process improvement, and special projects. The position is onsite in Newton, New Jersey. The anticipated base salary range is $110,000 to $140,000 annually; actual compensation depends on experience, qualifications, capabilities, and overall fit.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Approximately 5 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience.
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
Demonstrated experience with month-end close, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation.
Experience with fixed assets, depreciation, and capitalization accounting.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Excellent attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities.
Strong written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work onsite in Newton, New Jersey.

Nice To Haves

CPA, active CPA candidate, or MS in Accounting.
Public accounting experience.
NetSuite experience.
Telecommunications, construction, infrastructure, utilities, or other capital-intensive industry experience.
Construction-in-progress accounting experience.
External audit experience.
Exposure to financial systems implementation or process automation.

Responsibilities

Partner with the Controller to manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities.
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
Assist in preparing accurate and timely financial statements and management reporting.
Maintain general ledger and balance-sheet integrity and investigate unusual or aged items.
Manage accounting for fixed assets, construction-in-progress, depreciation, capitalization, and placed-in-service activity.
Partner with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations to ensure network construction costs are captured accurately.
Apply U.S. GAAP and research accounting questions as needed.
Support accounting for revenue recognition, leases, financing transactions, and other applicable areas.
Assist in maintaining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
Serve as a key resource for external audit preparation and support tax and regulatory compliance activities.
Support the implementation and continued optimization of NetSuite.
Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes, improve controls, reduce manual work, and accelerate the close.
Work cross-functionally to resolve accounting and financial reporting matters.
Support the Controller and Finance leadership on special projects and strategic initiatives.