HHM Talent is assisting a client in their search for an Assistant Controller to support the CFO.
Position Overview
The Assistant Controller will support the CFO and the company's day-to-day accounting operations across four separate entities. This role will be responsible for preparing financial statements, completing month-end close, maintaining the general ledger, managing intercompany transactions and leading a small accounting team.
The ideal candidate will have strong accounting experience, experience creating financial statements, and a flexible, team-oriented mindset. This person should be willing to learn each accounting function, including AP, AR, and Payroll, so they can provide backup support when needed.
Key Responsibilities
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Prepare financial statements for four separate entities
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Manage and support a team of three accounting professionals
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Handle intercompany transactions between entities
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Assist with month-end close processes
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Perform account reconciliations
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Maintain the general ledger
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Prepare and review journal entries
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Assist with audit preparation and audit requests
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Learn AP, AR, and payroll functions to provide backup support
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Assist the CFO with additional accounting and operational duties as needed
Qualifications
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Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
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5+ years of accounting experience
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Experience creating financial statements strongly preferred
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Experience with multiple entities and intercompany transactions
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Strong understanding of general ledger accounting, journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close
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Payroll experience preferred
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Sage 100 experience preferred
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Ability to manage, support, and develop a small accounting team
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Flexible and adaptable approach to learning processes and supporting the team
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Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and follow-through
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Ability to work closely with leadership and support the CFO as needed
Benefits
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Compensation range of $100k - $125k
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Medical and dental insurance through Cigna
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Life insurance
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401(k) with 3% safe harbor non-elective contribution after one year
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10 days of PTO after one year
