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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.
$138,768 / year median in Utah
+10% projected growth
Job Description
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our finance team. In this position, you will partner closely with the Controller to help lead core accounting activities, strengthen financial oversight, and support accurate, timely reporting. This role is well suited for an accounting specialist who can balance day-to-day execution with analysis, compliance, and continuous improvement.
Responsibilities:
- Partner with the Controller to guide daily accounting activities across the general ledger, payables, and receivables functions.
- Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports, ensuring deadlines are met and information is complete and reliable.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts, post journal entries, and maintain precise accounting records that support a clean close process.
- Contribute to budgeting and forecasting efforts by evaluating results, investigating variances, and highlighting key financial trends.
- Support compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory obligations through consistent documentation and sound reporting practices.
- Coordinate audit support by assembling requested schedules, supplying backup documentation, and responding to auditor questions in a timely manner.
- Help strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures to protect assets and improve the accuracy of financial information.
- Manage fixed asset accounting, including recording activity, maintaining reconciliations, and assisting with annual property tax filings.
- Produce lender compliance reporting and provide financial analysis that helps leadership make informed business decisions.
- Offer guidance to accounting team members and identify opportunities to improve efficiency within existing financial processes.