Assistant Controller

$ 140000 - $ 160000 / Year
location_onCharlotte, North Carolina

Accounting & Finance

acutePermanent

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We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join a growing, multi-site organization. This position will play a key role in the accounting function, with responsibility for revenue recognition under ASC 606, inventory accounting, financial reporting, audit support, month-end close, and multi-location operations.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong technical accounting foundation along with the ability to operate in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.

Key Responsibilities

  • Support the Controller with oversight of day-to-day accounting operations and financial reporting across multiple locations

  • Manage and review the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close process, ensuring timely and accurate financial results

  • Oversee ASC 606 revenue recognition, including evaluation of customer contracts, performance obligations, transaction pricing, and appropriate timing of revenue recognition

  • Maintain supporting documentation and accounting policies related to ASC 606 compliance

  • Oversee inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, reserves, adjustments, valuation, and related general ledger activity

  • Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and balance sheet schedules

  • Analyze revenue, margins, operating expenses, and balance sheet accounts for unusual trends and variances

  • Support accounting activities and financial reporting across a multi-site or multi-entity environment

  • Partner with operational leaders to improve the accuracy and consistency of financial information across locations

  • Coordinate and support annual external audits, including preparation of schedules, documentation, and responses to auditor requests

  • Maintain strong internal controls and assist with the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures

  • Identify opportunities to streamline the close process and improve financial reporting

  • Assist with financial statement preparation in accordance with U.S. GAAP

  • Provide leadership, coaching, and oversight to members of the accounting team

  • Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, sales, and other departments on accounting-related matters

  • Assist with system implementations, process improvements, acquisitions, or integration activities as the organization continues to grow

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

  • 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within a multi-site service organization

  • Strong knowledge and hands-on experience with ASC 606 revenue recognition

  • Experience with inventory accounting and reconciliations

  • Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting

  • Prior experience supporting or managing external financial statement audits

  • Experience working within a multi-location, multi-entity, or decentralized accounting environment

  • Previous supervisory or team leadership experience required

  • CPA or CPA-track experience is a plus

  • Strong Excel skills and experience working within an ERP environment

  • Ability to research technical accounting matters and translate guidance into practical accounting processes

  • Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills



Pay Details: $140,000.00 to $160,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Carly Steele

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Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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