Assistant Corporate Controller

Swinerton•Concord, CA

8d•$170,000 - $190,000

About The Position

Ensure financial integrity, compliance, and operational excellence while supporting the company’s strategic growth to build a scalable, future-ready finance function that exceeds customer expectations and maximizes shareholder value.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
CPA designation required (or in progress, with some exam sections completed).
Proven experience as an accounting manager, senior accounting manager, or in similar roles.
Several years of progressive accounting experience in a large corporate environment with strong knowledge of all F&A processes, including budgeting, forecasting, GL, AP, AR, financial close, reporting, external audits, etc.
Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting, including consolidations, intercompany eliminations, joint ventures, equity investments, ASC 606 (Revenue Recognition), ASC 842 (Leases), etc.
Proficient using large ERP systems, tools and advanced Excel capabilities to enhance accounting processes, reporting, and analytics in large and dynamic organization.
Experienced in researching accounting issues and creating clear, accurate accounting documentation.
Strong financial analysis, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills with attention to detail and accuracy.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to clearly present financial information.
Effective at collaborating across multiple departments and with external business partners.
Strategic mindset with capacity to translate financial data into actionable business insights.
Skilled at managing multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment, adapting to changing demands, and meeting critical deadlines with flexibility.
Approximately 10% of domestic travel is expected.
Proven ability to drive continuous process improvements, lead change, and anticipate future business needs.
Self-motivated with a strong work ethic, proactive, and accountable.

Nice To Haves

Master’s or advanced degree is a plus.
Industry experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

Financial Reporting and Consolidation Preparation accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.
Oversee complex consolidations across multiple entities and diverse business types, including intercompany eliminations and joint ventures, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
Ensure all financial reporting adheres to GAAP while proactively evolving processes to support organizational growth and scalability.
Coordinate with external auditors during interim reviews and annual audits, providing required schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation.
Stay current with accounting standards and industry developments, implementing required changes.
Complete other duties and responsibilities as assigned.
Direct and enhance the monthly close process, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely completion of all accounting activities.
Review and approve complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and accounting treatments, including revenue recognition (ASC 606), lease accounting (ASC 842), and joint venture transactions.
Oversee and manage all aspects of the general ledger, including fixed assets and lease accounting.
Develop and maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) and other accounting documentation to ensure consistency and compliance across the organization.
Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes to increase efficiency, scalability, and reliability.
Provide guidance on complex accounting matters and cross-functional projects, ensuring alignment with GAAP and business objectives.
Function as a trusted partner and strategic advisor to the teams within F&A and other business partners, providing accounting expertise to enable informed business decisions.
Collaborate and support acquisitions, reorganizations, new company formations, and other growth initiatives by delivering technical accounting insight and actionable recommendations.
Provide subject matter expertise on system implementations and enhancements, ensuring accounting processes are efficiently designed, optimized, and integrated.
Perform analysis to identify risks, trends, and opportunities across F&A and the organization.
Translate complex accounting/financial issues into clear, actionable recommendations for leadership.
Lead, mentor, and inspire a high-performing accounting team, promoting ownership, accountability, continuous improvement, and strong customer focus.
Foster professional development and coaching to strengthen teams’ capabilities and career growth.
Build and scale teams to meet the evolving needs of a growing, complex organization.
Promote a strong internal control environment to protect company assets and support business growth.
Ensure compliance with corporate policies, procedures, and regulatory requirements.
Partner with external auditors to facilitate efficient audits and timely resolution of findings.
Lead or support the development of future-ready accounting policies and frameworks that anticipate evolving growth and emerging regulatory requirements.
Complete other responsibilities as assigned.