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Robert Half
Assistant Controller
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What they do
An Assistant Controller assists the controller in managing the cash flows and financial activities of an organization. Assists in the development of budgets, regulatory and tax compliance, staff development and other accounting and financial duties.
$138,546 / year median in Alabama
+4% projected growth
Job Description
We are partnering with a rapidly growing, private equity backed organization in Birmingham that is looking to add an Assistant Controller to its accounting team. This is a newly created position driven by growth and continued acquisition activity.
This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who wants to move into a hands on industry role with significant visibility and room for continued advancement. You'll work directly with the Controller and play a key role in month end close, financial reporting, technical accounting, controls, and multi entity accounting as the organization continues to scale.
What You'll DoTake ownership of significant portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processPrepare financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedulesEnsure financial reporting is accurate and GAAP compliantAssist with multi entity accounting and consolidationsSupport budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reportingOversee project cost accounting and WIP schedulesHelp develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controlsSupport cash management and cash flow forecastingWork with external auditors and tax providersHelp improve accounting systems and processes as the company growsTake on additional responsibilities and special projects in a lean, entrepreneurial environmentWhy Consider It?
Rapidly growing, PE backed organization with significant acquisition activityDirect exposure to the Controller and senior leadershipOpportunity to take on additional entities and responsibilities as the company growsPotential future exposure to M&A and due diligenceFully paid employee medical coverageDental and vision benefits401(k) with up to a 4% company match and immediate vestingStrong long term growth opportunity
This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who wants to move into a hands on industry role with significant visibility and room for continued advancement. You'll work directly with the Controller and play a key role in month end close, financial reporting, technical accounting, controls, and multi entity accounting as the organization continues to scale.
What You'll DoTake ownership of significant portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processPrepare financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedulesEnsure financial reporting is accurate and GAAP compliantAssist with multi entity accounting and consolidationsSupport budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reportingOversee project cost accounting and WIP schedulesHelp develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controlsSupport cash management and cash flow forecastingWork with external auditors and tax providersHelp improve accounting systems and processes as the company growsTake on additional responsibilities and special projects in a lean, entrepreneurial environmentWhy Consider It?
Rapidly growing, PE backed organization with significant acquisition activityDirect exposure to the Controller and senior leadershipOpportunity to take on additional entities and responsibilities as the company growsPotential future exposure to M&A and due diligenceFully paid employee medical coverageDental and vision benefits401(k) with up to a 4% company match and immediate vestingStrong long term growth opportunity
Benefits
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance