Assistant Controller

EquipmentShare • Columbia, MO

7h • Onsite

About The Position

At EquipmentShare, we’re not just filling a role — we’re assembling the best team on the planet to build something that’s never been built before. We’re on a mission to transform an industry that’s been stuck in the past by empowering contractors and communities through innovative technology, real-time support, and a team that truly cares.
We’re hiring an Assistant Controller to support our Corporate Headquarters in Columbia, MO and we’re looking for someone who’s ready to grow with us, bring energy and drive to their work, and help us build the future of construction. The Assistant Controller leads complex accounting, streamlines processes, prepares financial statements, and assists with year-end audits. This role researches technical accounting, supports strategic initiatives, and mentors staff. The ideal candidate is collaborative, organized, and a strong problem-solver.

Requirements

• Be collaborative and rely on teamwork to accomplish goals.
• Be comfortable working independently as needed.
• Desire to understand the details, have strong problem-solving skills, and be capable of identifying and proposing effective solutions to key stakeholders across departments.
• Must be organized and an effective project manager.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA required.
• A minimum of 8 years of progressive accounting experience required, including at least 5 years of Big4 public accounting experience
• Must be able to sit for prolonged periods at a desk and work on a computer.

Responsibilities

• Lead the accounting of complex areas of a rapidly growing, nation-wide business.
• Communicate across various departments within the Company to create and maintain efficient workflows and processes.
• Evaluate process flows of information for key business processes, identifying the systems, risks, key reports used, and relevant internal controls from initiation to recording of transactions.
• Diagnose opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency of various accounting processes.
• Collaborate with the team to streamline processes, implement new workflows when needed, test new systems and train new team members.
• Use technology and tools to create financial statements and reports.
• Lead the team in the preparation of the Company’s consolidated financial statements and footnotes, in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Play a key role in the Company’s year-end financial statement audit. You’ll work with various functions within the Company as well as our external auditors throughout the audit process.
• Research technical accounting matters in a variety of complex accounting topics, developing practical and relevant applications of the accounting guidance to the Company’s current and proposed business transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP.
• Work directly with the Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer on strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a mentor and supervise other team members.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation
• Full medical, dental, and vision coverage for full-time employees
• Generous PTO + paid holidays
• 401(k) + company match
• Gym membership stipend + wellness programs (earn PTO and prizes!)
• Company events, food truck nights
• 16 hours of paid volunteer time per year — give back to the community you call home
• Career advancement, leadership training, and professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level