Assistant Controller

Accela•Birmingham, AL

7d•$175,000 - $200,000•Remote

About The Position

The Assistant Controller is a key leadership role within Accela's Finance team, responsible for the integrity of financial operations across a multinational environment. This position oversees the monthly and quarterly close process, financial reporting, accounts payable, procurement, tax compliance support, and the annual external audit. The Assistant Controller manages direct reports and leads and develops a team of accounting professionals, partnering closely with the Controller and senior leadership to deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports strategic decision-making. This role also plays an active part in driving process improvement, including the use of AI and automation tools.

Requirements

CPA required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a people management role
Significant experience utilizing NetSuite in a multinational environment
Demonstrated expertise in international subsidiary accounting including cost-plus accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidation accounting
Proven track record managing a full month, quarter, and year-end close process
Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards
Experience managing external audit relationships from planning through sign-off
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments

Nice To Haves

Public accounting background (Big 4 or mid-tier firm)
Experience managing a procurement process from purchase request approval through PO issuance
Experience using FloQast or a comparable close management platform
Familiarity with AI tools and process automation; interest in applying technology to improve accounting workflows
Experience with corporate income tax information gathering and filing coordination

Responsibilities

Lead the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process in FloQast, ensuring all modules are closed on time, consolidations are accurate, and reconciliations are reviewed and approved within SLA
Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting packages including the CFO review deck, bank and lender reporting files, and cash forecast
Oversee weekly accounts payable disbursements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to approval controls
Manage the company's procurement process from purchase request approval through PO issuance, partnering with department leaders to maintain spend controls
Support data gathering for federal, state, local, and international tax filings (including K-1s, property tax, and extensions), coordinating with external tax advisors
Manage the annual financial statement audit end to end, serving as the primary contact for external auditors and driving timely sign-off with no material audit adjustments
Oversee international subsidiary accounting including cost-plus accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and multi-entity consolidations
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve process efficiency
Directly manage and develop accounting team members, including assigning work, setting priorities, conducting performance reviews, supporting career development, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment
Lead, develop, and coach a team of accounting professionals through regular feedback, annual performance reviews, and career development support
Partner with the CFO on lender covenant compliance, cash forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis
Champion the adoption of AI and automation tools to improve close accuracy, reporting efficiency, and overall team productivity