Assistant Controller

SCN BestCo•Golden, CO

6d•$136,369 - $204,553

About The Position

The Assistant Controller, Corporate manages and executes key accounting functions, including the month-end consolidation process and system, audit support, and technical accounting. The role ensures accurate and reliable financial reporting and compliance with US generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and requires proficiency with finance systems. The position consolidates multiple entities and analyzes monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; drives the monthly close and reporting process; supports audits and tax compliance; researches technical accounting issues; and maintains the integrity of financial systems. It also manages assigned corporate cost centers, conducts ad-hoc financial analysis, assists with annual insurance renewals, and supports special projects. Estimated starting annual base salary is $136,368.97–$204,553.45, paid biweekly, with actual compensation dependent on relevant factors. The role is also eligible for a discretionary variable annual incentive based on company performance. Eligible full-time employees may receive medical, dental, and vision plans, 401(k) with employer matching, life insurance, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, and paid sick leave, subject to eligibility and applicable terms.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Certified public accountant (CPA) certification.
Eight years of relevant professional finance experience in a fast-paced environment.
Knowledge of general accounting practices and procedures, including a solid understanding of US GAAP.
Strong leadership, organization, presentation, analytical, and project management skills.
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
Understanding of the business implications of decisions, profitability orientation, market and competition, and alignment of work with strategic goals.
Proficiency in Adobe Acrobat and Microsoft Office, including Word and Outlook; advanced Excel skills.
Proficiency in accounting software and ERP systems.
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference and apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Effective verbal and written communication with internal staff and management; ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, and present information to groups.
Practical problem-solving and troubleshooting skills, including the ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in finance, accounting, or a related field.
Public accounting experience in an automated financial environment.
Experience in a global organization.

Responsibilities

Consolidate multiple entities and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP.
Drive the monthly close schedule and ensure timely consolidation and reporting of results.
Ensure compliance with local, state, and international financial regulations and standards.
Coordinate with external auditors, provide documentation and explanations, and support timely completion of financial audits.
Coordinate tax compliance activities with external service providers.
Research technical accounting issues and work with the Corporate Controller to document issues in formal memos.
Identify and implement process improvements to enhance the efficiency and accuracy of financial reporting.
Maintain the integrity of financial systems, such as FCCS and Hyperion, as the global administrator.
Manage, analyze, and report assigned corporate cost centers.
Conduct ad-hoc financial analysis and reporting as required by management.
Assist with annual insurance renewals, including gathering data and reporting to brokers.
Drive and support special projects as directed.