The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in strengthening the accounting function during a period of transition. This leader will oversee the day‑to‑day operations of the General Ledger Accounting team, advance process improvements, and serve as a key technical resource across the organization.

This position is ideal for someone who thrives in a high‑trust environment, enjoys mentoring others, and brings a strong command of GAAP and technical accounting—particularly around fixed assets, leases, and investment valuation.

What You'll Lead

You’ll directly oversee a group of four core accounting team members.

You’ll be the go‑to person for problem solving, system improvements, and technical review, helping uplevel the team’s capabilities and ensuring accuracy across all financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

Technical Accounting & Reporting

• Lead GAAP‑compliant monthly close and financial reporting activities

• Oversee areas including ASC 350/360, PPE, goodwill, and investment fair value

• Support and enhance lease accounting processes (ASC 842)

• Review variance analysis, reconciliations, and supporting workpapers

• Serve as a subject‑matter expert for accounting policy questions

Team Leadership

• Mentor, guide, and develop a high‑performing accounting team

• Provide structure, coaching, and clarity as responsibilities evolve

• Foster a positive, accountable, and team‑oriented culture

Systems & Process Improvement

• Drive workflow enhancements and automation opportunities

• Oversee coordination with external auditors

• Support the transition to new audit firms

• Champion best practices for data integrity and system utilization

Systems in use:

• FinancialForce (core accounting platform)

• Salesforce

• Concur

What They're Looking For

• 6+ years of progressive general accounting experience

• Strong background in GAAP, technical accounting, and variance analysis

• CPA strongly preferred

• Experience overseeing accounting teams

• Technical aptitude with systems, integrations, and process optimization

• High degree of initiative, ownership, and follow‑through

• Non‑profit experience is a plus, but not required

Benefit offerings available for our associates include medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short-term disability, additional voluntary benefits, EAP program, commuter benefits and a 401K plan. Our benefit offerings provide employees the flexibility to choose the type of coverage that meets their individual needs. In addition, our associates may be eligible for paid leave including Paid Sick Leave or any other paid leave required by Federal, State, or local law, as well as Holiday pay where applicable.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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