About the role
Assistant Controller Assistant Controller Reporting directly to the VP of Accounting and Controller, the Assistant Controller role offers the opportunity to lead various high-impact initiatives, including technical accounting for business acquisitions and debt modifications, system integrations, accounts payable process optimization, financial reporting, and audit support. The ideal candidate will have strong technical accounting expertise, significant project management experience, and a deep understanding of accounting systems, particularly NetSuite. What You’ll Do: Technical Accounting: Provide technical accounting expertise on business acquisitions, ensuring compliance with relevant accounting standards (e.g., ASC 805). Manage the accounting for debt modifications, including reviewing debt agreements and ensuring proper accounting treatment under relevant standards. Assist with the integration of financial operations for newly acquired businesses, ensuring timely and accurate accounting and reporting. System Implementation and Consolidation: Lead the implementation of new businesses into a consolidated accounting system, ensuring the smooth integration of financial data and processes. Collaborate with cross-functional teams (IT, Operations, etc.) to ensure the success of system upgrades, integrations, and automation projects. Monthly Consolidated Financial Reporting: Prepare and review monthly consolidated financial statements, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP. Provide insights into the financial results and performance of the business, identifying trends, anomalies, and areas for improvement. Accounts Payable Oversight & Process Optimization: Provide direct leadership of the Accounts Payable function, including management of the AP Manager and team, establishing clear accountability, performance expectations, and ensuring timely, accurate processing of invoices and vendor payments. Lead the stabilization and transformation of AP operations by addressing process inefficiencies, strengthening internal controls, and implementing scalable workflows and system improvements (including NetSuite optimization). Audit Assistance: Support the preparation for and coordination of the annual audit, working with external auditors to ensure timely and accurate completion. Assist in responding to auditor queries and providing the necessary documentation to support financial reporting. Special Projects and Process Improvements: Lead or assist with special accounting projects, such as system improvements, process optimizations, and the implementation of new accounting standards.