Assistant Controller (International Accounting)

Aston Carter•Boca Raton, FL

1d•$60 - $69•Remote

About The Position

This Assistant Controller interim consulting role provides immediate, hands-on support during a high-volume audit cycle and an ERP data migration. You will help stabilize financial operations through a period of system transition, multiple concurrent statutory audits, and global coordination. The role requires a seasoned accounting professional who is audit-savvy, detail-oriented, and able to step in quickly, take direction, and execute. For the right person who demonstrates strong performance and alignment with long-term needs, there is potential for conversion into a permanent Assistant Controller position.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally including audit or audit-adjacent roles.
Strong experience working with external auditors and preparing audit deliverables, including PVCs, audit schedules, and standard audit workflows.
Hands-on experience with ERP systems, including financial data migration, data conversion tie-outs, and the ability to troubleshoot and reconcile system outputs.
Proficiency in US GAAP and experience supporting audits under US GAAP.
Experience with IFRS and complex audits involving both US GAAP and IFRS frameworks.
Strong understanding of foreign currency transactions and related accounting issues, particularly in the context of data conversion and reconciliations.
Demonstrated expertise in general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and journal entry preparation.
Experience with financial reporting, month-end close processes, and preparation of financial statements.
Solid understanding of internal controls and financial control environments.
Ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with shifting priorities and tight deadlines.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with comfort collaborating across global teams.
Ability to operate independently with minimal supervision while maintaining high standards of accuracy and quality.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or a CPA designation is preferred but not required.
Experience supporting or leading ERP implementations, particularly around data migration and reconciliation, is highly desirable.
Prior experience with large, complex, multi-entity or multinational audits.
Experience working with foreign subsidiaries and coordinating across multiple jurisdictions and time zones.
Experience with management responsibilities, such as guiding or mentoring team members, is preferable.
Proven ability to support process improvement initiatives and contribute to building scalable financial systems and controls.
Strong analytical skills and attention to detail, with the ability to identify issues and propose practical solutions.
Comfort working in a consulting or interim capacity, stepping into an in-flight environment and adding value quickly.
Interest in and openness to transitioning from an interim consulting role into a potential permanent Assistant Controller position, depending on mutual fit.

Responsibilities

Support 8–9 concurrent audits, including a US consolidated audit and multiple statutory audits across Australia, Sweden, the United Kingdom, and the Middle East.
Assist with first-year audits in Australia and the Middle East by helping local teams understand requirements, prepare documentation, and assemble complete audit packages.
Partner closely with leadership to stabilize a new ERP system, focusing on data migration, final tie-outs, and detailed reconciliation work.
Review prior-year audit workpapers and roll forward documentation, schedules, and supporting files to the current year.
Perform general ledger reconciliations, identify discrepancies, and recommend and support corrective actions.
Provide subject-matter expertise in foreign currency accounting, particularly related to data conversion and tie-outs, addressing a key area of complexity.
Support complex audits involving both US GAAP and IFRS, ensuring that financial statements and supporting documentation align with applicable standards.
Prepare and review financial reporting deliverables, including balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements.
Contribute to the month-end close process by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and validating financial results.
Strengthen internal controls by supporting the design, documentation, and maintenance of a scalable financial control environment.
Collaborate with global finance teams, including a large UK-based team and other regional stakeholders, to coordinate audit and reporting activities.
Work independently with minimal oversight, acting as an additional set of hands to execute tasks efficiently and accurately.
Support ongoing process improvements related to ERP implementation, financial reporting, and audit workflows.
Work closely with external auditors, prepare audit deliverables, and respond to audit requests in a timely and organized manner.
Assist with management reporting by providing accurate financial data, reconciliations, and analysis as needed.