Assistant Controller

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Close

Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and completeness

Oversee key areas of the general ledger, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis

Drive improvements in close processes, automation, and documentation

Support and review work performed by the accounting team to ensure high-quality outputs

Financial Reporting

Support and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP

Support internal and external reporting requirements, including deliverables for private equity stakeholders

Ensure consistency and accuracy across financial reporting outputs

Technical Accounting

Research and document technical accounting positions under U.S. GAAP

Support and review accounting memos for complex or non-routine transactions

Lead implementation of new accounting standards and policies

Serve as a subject matter expert on accounting treatments across the organization

Audit & Compliance

Serve as a primary liaison for external auditors, managing audit timelines, deliverables, and requests

Coordinate preparation of audit schedules and supporting documentation

Ensure compliance with internal controls and accounting policies

Support ongoing enhancement of internal control environment

M&A and Integration

Support M&A transactions, including due diligence and purchase accounting

Lead accounting for acquisitions, including opening balance sheet preparation and valuation coordination

Assist with post-acquisition integration, including systems, processes, and reporting alignment

Partner cross-functionally to ensure smooth financial integration of acquired entities

Equity Accounting

Own accounting for equity-related transactions, including equity compensation and cap table changes

Coordinate with external valuation specialists as needed

Ensure accurate and compliant reporting of equity activity

Team Support & Collaboration

Partner closely with FP&A, Tax, and other cross-functional teams

Support the Controller in scaling accounting processes and infrastructure

Mentor and guide junior team members as appropriate

Qualifications

• CPA required
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics) and advanced Excel skills

8+ years of progressive accounting experience

Public accounting experience strongly preferred

Experience in a private equity-backed or high-growth environment preferred

Demonstrated experience with

Financial statement preparation

M&A / purchase accounting

Entity liquidations

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

High attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet tight deadlines

Effective communicator with ability to work cross-functionally

Preferred Attributes

Experience with system implementations or process automation

Familiarity with equity accounting and stock-based compensation

Proven ability to operate in a fast-paced, evolving environment