Assistant Controller

This position is posted by Jobgether on behalf of a partner company. We are currently looking for an Assistant Controller in the United States.

This role is a key finance leadership opportunity within a high-performing, global professional services environment. You will help ensure the integrity, accuracy, and scalability of financial reporting and accounting operations across a growing organization. Working closely with senior finance leadership, you will play a central role in managing close processes, strengthening internal controls, and enhancing financial reporting quality. The position combines hands-on accounting execution with strategic process improvement and operational rigor. You will collaborate with internal stakeholders, auditors, and cross-functional teams to support transparent, decision-useful financial insights. This is a highly impactful role where strong judgment, attention to detail, and ownership directly contribute to organizational performance and growth. You will also help drive automation and standardization efforts to scale finance operations effectively.

Accountabilities

In this role, you will be responsible for supporting and strengthening core accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, robust internal controls, and continuous improvement of finance processes.

• Partner with finance leadership to manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes, including journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statement preparation
• Produce accurate and insightful financial reporting, including variance analysis and trend identification to support business decision-making
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, accounting policies, and documentation to ensure audit readiness and compliance
• Coordinate with external auditors and internal stakeholders to support audit processes and regulatory requirements
• Identify and implement opportunities to streamline, automate, and improve accounting workflows and systems
• Serve as a trusted finance partner to internal teams by translating accounting data into clear business insights
• Support the development of scalable finance operations aligned with organizational growth
• Contribute to strengthening operational discipline within the accounting function and supporting team development as needed

Requirements

The ideal candidate is a detail-oriented accounting professional with strong technical expertise, sound judgment, and experience operating in complex, audit-ready environments.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; active U.S. CPA license required
• 6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in professional services, consulting, or similar environments
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and end-to-end close processes
• Experience supporting external audits and maintaining strong internal control environments
• Proven ability to identify process inefficiencies and implement improvements or automation solutions
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to investigate variances and resolve accounting issues
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to explain financial concepts clearly to non-finance stakeholders
• Collaborative mindset with experience working cross-functionally in dynamic environments
• Experience mentoring or supporting junior team members is a plus
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced setting

Benefits

This position offers a competitive compensation package along with strong benefits designed to support flexibility, well-being, and long-term career development.

• Base salary around $165,000 annually
• Annual discretionary performance bonus
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contribution
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• Fully remote work within the United States (Central or Eastern time zones preferred)
• Flexible work model supporting work-life balance
• Paid time off and holiday benefits
• Opportunity to work in a high-impact, global professional services environment
• Exposure to senior leadership and strategic finance initiatives
• Culture focused on collaboration, trust, and continuous improvement

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