Assistant Controller

AllClear Aerospace & Defense•Miramar, FL

15d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations — including AP, AR, and the monthly close — across a 10+ entity structure, while serving as a key technical resource for GAAP matters, external audit, and consolidation/elimination work. This role also drives process improvement, automation, and business partnership outside of Finance, positioning the incumbent as a strong next-step candidate for Controller.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required
7–10+ years progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience
Experience managing accounting staff across AP, AR, and close functions
Solid working knowledge of US GAAP
Demonstrated success in process mapping/improvement
Track record identifying automation opportunities and implementing tools/systems
Experience partnering with non-finance departments
Exposure to management reporting
Experience working directly with external audit firms
Multi-entity accounting experience, including intercompany eliminations and consolidations (10+ entities strongly preferred)

Nice To Haves

CPA or CPA-track strongly preferred.
Aerospace & Defense experience.
Inventory accounting experience (standard costing, cycle counts, E&O reserves) — Quantum experience specifically is a significant plus.
Experience coordinating with external tax consultants.
Sales and use tax / property tax filing experience.

Responsibilities

Manage and develop accounting staff responsible for AP, AR, and the monthly close cycle
Own the close calendar across all entities; review journal entries, reconciliations, and close deliverables.
Coach and build bench strength within the accounting team.
Apply US GAAP across revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, and other judgment areas
Review and approve account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
Research and document technical accounting positions as needed.
Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations across 10+ legal entities.
Own the consolidated close and financial statement preparation.
Maintain and improve intercompany policies, transfer pricing documentation, and elimination workpapers.
Support entity-level and consolidated audits.
Map current-state accounting processes across entities, identify inefficiencies, bottlenecks, and control gaps.
Evaluate, select, and implement tools/technology to automate manual work, with particular attention to leveraging Quantum's capabilities (inventory, AP/AR workflows, reporting) more fully.
Drive standardization of close processes and chart of accounts across entities.
Partner with Operations, Sales, Program Management, or other functions outside Finance to support decision-making.
Translate financial data into actionable insight for non-finance stakeholders.
Support preparation of monthly/quarterly management reporting packages, including entity-level and consolidated views.
Assist with variance analysis and commentary for leadership.
Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors during interim and year-end fieldwork.
Prepare/review audit schedules (PBC lists) at both entity and consolidated levels.