The Assistant Controller is a key member of the Finance and Accounting team responsible for supporting accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting across a large, multi-state, private equity-owned landscape organization. This role supports the monthly and annual close processes; assists with audits, tax filings, licensing, compliance, and budgeting activities; and helps strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting discipline as the company continues to grow.
Responsibilities
- Support the monthly close process, including coordination of close timelines, preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
- Lead monthly closing calls and partner with corporate and field operations teams to ensure timely, accurate reporting across multiple states and business units.
- Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting and help ensure results are prepared in
accordance with GAAP and internal reporting standards.
- Support the annual audit process by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and
coordinating documentation across departments.
- Assist with annual tax return filing requests and coordinate supporting documentation for external tax advisors.
- Prepare and file annual net profit returns, including initial extension filings, and maintain related
compliance calendars.
- Prepare and file annual property tax returns and support related assessments or documentation requests.
- File monthly sales tax returns for applicable states and support ongoing multi-state tax compliance requirements.
- Prepare quarterly off-road fuel rebate filings.
- Assist with quarterly BA incentive reporting.
- Manage industry-required licenses and certifications, including researching requirements for existing markets and new geographies.
- Support integration and compliance activities related to acquisitions, new locations, and expansion into additional jurisdictions.
- Review customer and vendor credit applications and coordinate approval documentation as needed.
- Manage the corporate credit card program, including card administration, policy compliance, reporting, and issue resolution.
- Assist with annual budgeting activities, including budget templates, corporate department budgets, and supporting financial analysis.
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase
consistency and efficiency across corporate and field finance activities.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- Minimum of two years of relevant accounting experience.
- Strong understanding of GAAP, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements.
- Experience with sales tax, property tax, business licensing, or other multi-jurisdictional compliance activities preferred.
- Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage recurring deadlines across monthly and annual reporting cycles.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with corporate leadership, operations teams, external auditors, tax advisors, and other business partners.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; experience with ERP/accounting platforms preferred.
- Professional, courteous, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.
