Assistant Controller Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• More than five years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in publicly traded companies and multi company environment
• Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and cost allocation
• Experience leading month close
• Strong understanding of month end close and adherence to meeting deadlines
• Permanent U.S. work authorization

Nice To Haves

• Ability to multi task and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills with attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and financial models
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and expense structures
• Ability to clearly communicate financial concepts to non financial audiences
• Proven ability to work collaboratively across departments while maintaining financial discipline
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines

Responsibilities

• Lead month end closing and preparation of internal monthly financial statements and packages.
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and reports for month-end and or as needed basis.
• Work closely with Commissions team to develop, analysis, and reconcile reports and statements.
• Support Accounts Payable and Claims Billing functions as needed.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Assist with annual audit preparations.
• Assist with system reviews for process and reporting improvements.
• Perform other duties as required and as assigned.
• Lead the annual operating budget process in coordination with department heads, including guidance on budget assumptions, timelines, and documentation.
• Maintain detailed department level budgets within the financial system and supporting models.
• Prepare monthly budget to actual variance analyses, identifying key drivers and trends.
• Partner with department leaders to review variances, validate explanations, and support corrective action where needed.
• Ensure budgets align with approved organizational objectives and cost structures.
• Develop, document, and maintain cost allocation methodologies across departments, entities, and cost centers.
• Ensure cost allocations are applied consistently, accurately, and in accordance with internal policies.
• Collaborate with Accounting to reconcile allocated costs to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Assesses allocation methodologies periodically to ensure continued appropriateness and transparency.