Assistant Controller

Balanced Body Inc•Sacramento, CA

10d•$95,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Balanced Body is seeking a technically skilled, analytical Assistant Controller to join its Accounting team. The position records day-to-day financial transactions and supports the Controller with month-end closing activities, including bank reconciliations and recurring journal entries, miscellaneous reporting, and general team support. The successful candidate meets deadlines, pays close attention to detail, consistently follows processes, communicates effectively, and works well in a team-oriented, fluid environment where priorities may shift. The Assistant Controller works alongside Accounting professionals handling accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, month-end closing, and financial statement generation and distribution. The role supports general accounting and reporting, international accounting processes, internal controls, state licensing and sales tax compliance, tax and audit support, and other departmental needs. Balanced Body designs and manufactures Pilates equipment and provides Pilates and other mind-body instructor training and continuing education. It does business in over 100 countries and describes itself as committed to environmentally friendly business practices.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
2–4 years of relevant general ledger accounting experience.
Solid understanding of generally accepted accounting principles.
Experience working with accounting software.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Detail-oriented, organized, and analytical, with the ability to juggle multiple tasks.
Ability to maintain high standards of confidentiality.

Nice To Haves

Sales tax management experience.

Responsibilities

Oversee accounting and banking records, ledgers, and reporting to ensure compliance with applicable GAAP standards and regulatory requirements.
Participate in month-end and year-end closing activities, including preparing bank reconciliations and reconciling current asset and liability account activity.
Support international accounting processes, including tracking foreign subsidiary financial performance, managing foreign currency translations, and assisting with international consolidation workflows in accordance with US GAAP.
Maintain and improve internal controls and safeguards over financial transactions.
Oversee licensing and registration with state agencies, including sales tax licenses and compliance reporting.
Manage third-party accounting support for sales tax calculations and related returns.
Generate and distribute periodic reports for management review.
Assist with annual tax return support, compliance documents, and employee benefit plan audit support.
Provide backup for other Accounting team members to help keep the department running smoothly.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.