Assistant Controller

Job description:

Assistant Controller

Our client is a growing provider of business services to facilities across the United States. A recent acquisition in Canada has expanded
its footprint, and continued growth is expected. The accounting team plays a critical role in supporting this expansion.

The group must manage a variety of customer invoicing systems and methods, which impact accounts payable, management reporting, and the
monthly financial close.

The Assistant Controller will oversee a 10-person accounting operations team and support the Controller in monthly reporting.

Responsibilities

- Manage day-to-day accounting functions, including general accounting, A/R, A/P, job costing, and management reporting.

- Lead, mentor, and develop team members.

- Assist the Controller in evaluating, improving, and ensuring compliance with financial and business procedures.

- Partner with the Controller and leadership team to prepare business activity reports.

- Allocate finance staff resources to resolve accounting discrepancies.

- Participate directly in accounting activities, including sales tax preparation and audit support.

- Contribute to key finance and business initiatives, such as:

Supporting integration efforts for potential acquisitions.

Driving continuous improvement initiatives (the company is SN9001 Certified).

Qualifications:

Qualifications

- Minimum of 4 years of relevant accounting/finance experience, with a strong foundation in accounting principles (public accounting or general
ledger experience preferred).

- Experience in financial reporting, month-end close, accounting operations, and audit preparation.

- Ability to thrive in a high-volume, data-driven environment that leverages technology tools; Oracle NetSuite experience preferred

- Background in dynamic, evolving businesses with national operations and revenues exceeding $100 million strongly preferred.

- Industry experience in technical business services, contract-driven business models, or retail highly valued.

- Bachelors degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business required; advanced degree preferred; professional certification (CPA or CMA) a plus.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

The Company continues to build upon its success. An acquisition in Canada broadened their footprint outside the United States. The Company has an institutional investor that will provide growth capital.

In the near term, the Assistant Controller is tasked with promoting on-going improvement in the accounting operations; especially in the billing cycle. The Assistant Controller will also be very involved in the monthly closing cycle and will participate in future post acquisition activities.

The selected candidate will be assessed for both their near term relevant experience and longer term capability to contribute to the growth of the Company.

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