Assistant Controller

Ethos Risk Services•Lafayette, LA

38d•Hybrid

About The Position

Our Ethos Finance team is seeking a full-time Assistant Controller (REMOTE OR HYBRID) to support the Controller across a range of accounting and financial operations. This role is responsible for delivering a timely, accurate month-end close; maintaining strong internal controls; and producing clear, decision-ready financial reporting. This is a hands-on, support-oriented role in a multi-state, multi-entity services environment - preparing schedules, reconciliations, and analyses; coordinating A/R, A/P, and payroll tasks; partnering with Operations and Sales; and serving as backup during close and approvals.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance-related field (required).
Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive accounting experience, including 2+ years supervising staff.
Strong command of US GAAP, ASC 606, and internal controls.
Advanced computer skills, including Microsoft Suite applications.
Clear, concise communicator who can translate numbers into actions.

Nice To Haves

Licensed CPA or CPA-eligible (strongly preferred).
Background in professional services or multi-location operations strongly preferred.
Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central (ERP), ADP and PowerBI (preferred).
Experience using Dynamics 365 Business Central (preferred).

Responsibilities

Prepare journal entries and accruals, reconcile accounts, assemble supporting documentation, and draft GAAP-compliant financial statements with variance analysis.
Support entity/division consolidations, maintain the chart of accounts, and update accounting policies.
Apply ASC 606 to service contracts, monitor WIP and cutoff, and prepare supporting schedules.
Coordinate A/R, A/P, and payroll activities; review batches, resolve discrepancies, and guide staff under the Controller's direction.
Track A/R aging, drive follow-up, manage holds/escalations with Operations and Sales, and monitor DSO.
Assist with multi-state sales & use tax reporting, including data gathering, workpapers, and coordination with tax advisors.
Contribute to budget cycles, cash flow projections, and KPI tracking; maintain reporting templates.
Prepare recurring management reports by division, segment, and service line; improve dashboards for visibility.
Support financial audits/reviews, maintain PBC lists, respond to auditor requests, and update SOPs and internal controls.
Collaborate with Operations, Sales, and Billing on pricing, proposals, and cost/variance analyses; handle ad-hoc projects.
Test ERP/financial system changes, document data flows, and automate reconciliations and approvals.
Serve as backup for Controller duties during close and approvals; mentor and train junior team members.