Assistant Controller

Humanscale•Piscataway Township, NJ

42d•$95,000 - $115,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Controller supports the accounting department by performing accounting tasks and assisting with financial reporting.

Requirements

5 years of experience
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business equivalent
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Strong analytical, problem solving and organizational skills
Strong problem-solving skills including root cause identification and continuous improvement
Capable of balancing team and individual responsibilities; provides and welcomes feedback; able to foster a strong team environment
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Receptive to new ideas and feedback
Ability to multi-task and work under pressure
Proficiency in MS Office
Proficiency in ERP software

Nice To Haves

Ability to be onsite in our Piscataway office for a minimum of 3 days per week

Responsibilities

Own and drive the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and adherence to tight timelines.
Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules prior to Controller sign-off.
Own the integrity of the balance sheet, ensuring all reconciliations are completed on time, reviewed to a high standard, and that reconciling items are clearly understood, aged, and resolved.
Provide day-to-day leadership across AP, AR, and General Ledger teams, ensuring alignment, accountability, and delivery against deadlines.
Act as the first point of escalation for accounting issues, resolving complex items independently where possible.
Ensure adherence to internal controls and accounting policies, proactively identifying gaps and implementing improvements.
Support audit processes (external and internal), including preparation of audit schedules and responding to auditor queries.
Maintain high standards of financial integrity and compliance.
Identify, lead, and implement process improvements across accounting operations to enhance efficiency, scalability, and control.
Monitor key performance metrics (close timelines, reconciliation quality, query resolution, etc.) and drive continuous improvement.
Support system enhancements or automation initiatives within the finance function.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams (FP&A, Operations, etc.) to ensure accurate financial data and alignment on key issues.
Provide insights into financial results, supporting better decision-making across the business.
Act as deputy to the Accounting Controller, stepping in as required and ensuring continuity of leadership.
Take ownership of key deliverables in the Controller’s absence and contribute to strategic finance initiatives.