Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role plays a key part in ensuring accurate financial statements, compliance with regulatory requirements, and continuous improvement of accounting processes.

This role is intended to serve as a strong operational right hand to the Controller, providing depth, continuity, and hands-on support in a public company environment with significant system and reporting complexity.

ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in managing the day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and fixed assets
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in a public company reporting environment
• Assist in preparing and reviewing financial statements and supporting schedules
• Assist with the development, documentation, and maintenance of internal controls and accounting policies
• Coordinate with external auditors and assist with audit preparation and responses
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax and financial reporting requirements
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement
• Proactively identify and implement process improvements across close, AP, AR, payroll, and reporting to improve efficiency, accuracy, and internal controls
• Assist with annual tax filings
• Assist with payroll processing through ADP
• Assist with preparing monthly cash, capitalization, and balance sheet account analysis schedules
• Assist with reviewing monthly expenses and verifying that payables comply with company policy
• Assist with processing monthly financial statements and management reports
• Assist with internal audits and SOX compliance activities, including documentation, testing, and remediation support
• Assist with booking and reviewing monthly journal entries; review journal entries prepared by accounting staff
• Assist with performing monthly analysis of delinquent and outstanding accounts receivable
• Assist with departmental and auditor requests as directed by the Controller or CFOSAP / Systems Focus
• Serve as a key SAP finance user supporting day-to-day accounting operations, reconciliations, reporting, and close activities
• Support ongoing optimization, enhancements, and effective use of the company's SAP accounting environment (SAP

S/4 HANA

preferred)Coverage & Continuity

• Serve as a backup to the Controller and other accounting functions to ensure continuity of accounting operations during absences, peak reporting periods, and transition planning
• Other duties as assignedQualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong experience with SAP-based accounting systems required; experience with

SAP S/4 HANA

strongly preferred

• Advanced proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Office tools
• Prior experience in a public company and/or public accounting environment preferred