Assistant Controller

Ascera•St. Petersburg, FL

24d•Hybrid

About The Position

SP6 is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to lead monthly close and maintain accurate financial reporting across SP6, ASCERA, and 112Cyber. The role oversees revenue recognition and project billing, financial systems and reporting in Microsoft Business Central, sales tax compliance, payment and expense approvals, weekly projections, and the development of the accounting team. The Assistant Controller reports to the CFO. This is a hybrid position based at SP6’s St. Petersburg, Florida office. Candidates should live in or near the Tampa Bay area. The role is suited to a leader who can strengthen controls, improve processes and systems, and communicate clear financial insights to leadership. Success in the first year includes establishing a consistent monthly close calendar and reviewed financial packages for all three entities; completing monthly CRC and PS revenue reviews and reconciliations; keeping sales tax filings, state notices, and registrations current; providing reliable Business Central reporting; and supporting a trained accounting team, including the offshore Senior Staff Accountant.

Requirements

At least 6 years of accounting experience, including at least 2 years as an assistant controller, accounting manager, or senior accountant leading others.
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Strong knowledge of US GAAP and ASC 606 revenue recognition for software, professional services, and managed services.
Experience leading a multi-entity month-end close and preparing financial packages.
Advanced Microsoft Business Central reporting skills, plus ERP administration or implementation experience.
Working knowledge of multi-state sales tax compliance; Avalara experience is advantageous.
Strong controls mindset and sound judgment.
Clear, direct communication with leadership, sales, and delivery teams.
Live in or near the Tampa Bay area for this hybrid role based at the St. Petersburg, Florida office.

Nice To Haves

CPA or CMA.
Microsoft Business Central experience or experience with a similar ERP.
Background in IT reselling, cybersecurity, or government contracting.
Experience with Ramp, Stripe, or PIEE.
Experience managing offshore or remote team members.

Responsibilities

Review, correct, process, and reconcile monthly CRC revenue.
Review revenue recognition schedules and journal entries, professional services (PS) billing, and PS billing reconciliations.
Lead monthly CRC and managed services meetings with delivery teams and resolve open questions.
Review closed deals at month end.
Lead the month-end close and financial reporting process.
Review and approve journal entries; complete the monthly P&L check and general ledger review.
Perform the final month-end review and reconcile Fifth Third bank transactions weekly.
Prepare monthly financial packages for SP6, ASCERA, and 112Cyber and present results at entity All Hands meetings.
Review weekly P&L views for each entity.
Build and maintain Microsoft Business Central reports for leadership and the accounting team.
Administer Stripe and PIEE platforms and unlock timesheets as needed.
Approve Business Central bills, Fifth Third and XE payments, and Fifth Third Positive Pay exceptions.
Monitor Ramp out-of-policy alerts and reconcile Ramp transactions monthly.
Track rebates.
Reconcile Avalara and manage sales tax filings and changes.
Review invoices for sales tax and complete the monthly sales tax review.
Respond to state letters and notices and manage state registrations and renewals.
Prepare and review weekly projections and the weekly cash overstatement calculation for leadership.
Hold weekly one-on-ones with staff accountants and support their development.
Manage quarterly bonus forms and goals tracking.
Oversee payroll preparation, submission, register review, and reporting.