[REMOTE] Assistant Controller
Location: Remote; candidates must live in the ET or CT time zones
Base Salary: $85,000–$90,000
Benefits: Medical, Dental, Disability, Life, 401(k) with Safe Harbor, PTO, Holidays
Job Type: Full-Time
Typical Schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM ET; candidates must work ET hours
Start Date: ASAP
Sponsorship: Not available
[REMOTE] Assistant Controller – Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Description
Our client is an outsourced advisory firm, but they’re open to strong corporate accounting candidates who want to diversify their experience by managing multiple clients across different industries. You’ll get the variety of client work without the demanding hours typically associated with public accounting.
As an Assistant Controller, you’ll oversee a portfolio of 5–6 clients, typically supporting businesses ranging from under $1M to $10M in revenue. You’ll be hands-on with full-cycle accounting, reconciliations, and month-end close, while also serving as a financial partner to clients and helping them make informed business decisions. Depending on the client, you may manage the accounting and client relationship directly, oversee a Staff Accountant supporting you, or partner closely with the firm’s CFO on higher-level financial matters. Whether you have prior client-facing experience or are simply a natural relationship-builder, this is a great opportunity to continue developing your skills, take on new challenges, and work collaboratively across a variety of client environments.
[REMOTE] Assistant Controller – Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Responsibilities
- Oversee a portfolio of clients, including hands-on full-cycle accounting
- Prepare financial statements and reporting packages for clients
- Review account activity and investigate variances and discrepancies
- Analyze financial results and identify trends and opportunities
- Serve as a primary accounting contact for assigned clients
- Present financial results and explain key findings to clients
- Review Staff Accountant work and provide guidance as needed
- Perform hands-on accounting work based on client needs
- Prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation
- Improve accounting processes, reporting, and internal controls
[REMOTE] Assistant Controller – Outsourced Accounting & Advisory Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience required
- Experience working in complex accounting environments, such as multiple entities, locations, or business units required
- Experience leading month-end close and preparing financial statements required
- Advanced Excel skills, including PivotTables, required
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Pay: $85,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you currently leading month-end close, or when was the last time you did?
- This remote position follows an Eastern Time schedule, Monday–Friday, 8:30 AM–5:00 PM ET. Where are you located, and are you able to work these hours?
- What is the most complex accounting environment you’ve supported, and what made it complex? Please describe briefly.
- Our client is offering a salary of $85,000-$90,000. Does this align with your salary expectations, or what would you be looking for to make a move?
- If you have a LinkedIn profile (not required), please share the URL.
Education:
Experience:
- full-cycle accounting : 5 years (Required)
- financial statement preparation : 2 years (Required)
- overseeing the work of junior accountants’ : 2 years (Required)
- using PivotTables in Excel: 2 years (Required)
- supporting external audits & working with auditors (not req) : 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
