Assistant Controller

Balanced Body•Sacramento, CA

10d•$95,000 - $135,000

About The Position

Balanced Body is seeking a technically skilled and analytical Assistant Controller to join its Accounting team. The role supports day-to-day accounting transactions, month-end closing, reporting, and other team needs. The successful candidate meets deadlines, demonstrates attention to detail and consistency in following processes, communicates effectively, and works well in a team and fluid environment where priorities may occasionally shift. The position works alongside Accounting professionals responsible for accounts receivable, accounts payable, payroll, month-end closing, and financial statement generation and distribution. Balanced Body is the world's largest designer and manufacturer of Pilates equipment and provides Pilates and other mind-body instructor training and continuing education. The company 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 manage 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, including preparing bank reconciliations and reconciling current asset and liability account activities.
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.
Back up other Accounting team members as needed to support department operations.
Perform other duties and responsibilities as assigned.