Assistant Controller

Syscon•Scottsdale, AZ

3d•Hybrid

About The Position

We’re Hiring: Assistant Controller Location: Remote, Some Travel to Scottsdale, AZ | Type: Full-Time Are you a strong accounting professional who wants to grow into a Controller role? Syscon, Inc. is looking for an Assistant Controller who is humble, hungry, and smart. This person will step into an important accounting role, learn our business, master our internal processes, and grow into the Controller seat within one year. This is not a role for someone who wants to come in and immediately change everything. It is a role for someone who can learn quickly, take direction well, pay close attention to details, and earn trust through accuracy, follow through, and sound judgment. Founded in 1986, Syscon provides technology solutions and IT support services. We foster a culture where our employees, clients, and company grow and succeed together. As a successful member of our team, YOU: Treat clients and colleagues with respect and compassion Embrace a team-first mentality — no egos, no drama Take initiative and ownership of your responsibilities Ask questions, seek solutions, and take pride in your work Value growth and use feedback to improve Contribute fully, whether the task is big or small

Requirements

5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience
A BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
Strong accrual accounting experience
Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting
Understanding of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, and indirect cost allocation
Strong Microsoft Excel skills
Ability to work through detailed financial information with accuracy
Comfort taking direction, asking questions, and learning established processes
Strong communication, follow through, and organizational skills
A growth mindset and desire to move into a Controller role

Nice To Haves

Experience with Sage 100 Contractor or Acumatica
Cost accounting experience
Job costing experience
Experience in a small or mid-sized company
Experience supporting process improvement or system clean up
Prior Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar experience

Responsibilities

Support day-to-day accounting and financial operations
Prepare and review reconciliations, reports, and supporting schedules
Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
Help improve financial systems, policies, and processes
Review costs, allocations, and financial details for accuracy
Support internal stakeholders with reporting and financial information
Assist with audits, compliance, and accounting best practices
Learn Syscon’s accounting structure, reporting expectations, and internal processes
Build toward broader finance leadership responsibilities over time