Assistant Controller

L2 Brands • Hanover, PA

22d

About The Position

L2 Brands is seeking a hands-on accounting leader to help build and strengthen its finance function as the company grows. The Assistant Controller will own the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close; deliver financial statements and management reporting; support lender and private equity reporting; lead audit and tax work; and improve accounting processes, systems, policies, and controls. The role also includes coaching financial operations and credit and collections teams, addressing past-due balances with sales leadership, and contributing to annual budgets and forecasts. The Assistant Controller reports directly to the EVP of Finance and works with lenders, private equity partners, and leaders across the business.

Requirements

• At least 7 years of accounting experience, including at least 5 years supervising a team.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, accrual accounting, technical accounting, and internal controls.
• Advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent organization and attention to detail, with a track record of meeting close deadlines.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with staff accountants and executives.

Nice To Haves

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is preferred.
• CPA is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing or private equity-backed companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close, including the close calendar, task assignments, journal entries, accruals, intercompany entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Prepare financial statements, management reporting packages, performance reports, cost accounting, and variance analyses, and provide actionable recommendations to leadership.
• Support lender and private equity reporting, bank compliance, and debt covenant calculations.
• Prepare audit schedules and coordinate with external auditors.
• Manage local, state, and federal filings, including sales and use tax, with outside advisors.
• Develop and document accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls; research technical accounting questions; and maintain GAAP compliance.
• Recommend and implement process and system improvements to make the close faster and more accurate.
• Coach the financial operations and credit and collections teams, oversee past-due balances, and partner with sales leadership on resolutions.
• Help build the annual budget and forecasts for P&L, capital expenditures, and working capital.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: No Education Listed