Assistant Controller
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller Consultant to support a corporate accounting team within a manufacturing environment. This long-term contract opportunity is ideal for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who is comfortable working in a hybrid setting and contributing to core financial close and control activities. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage key reporting and reconciliation processes with accuracy and consistency.
Responsibilities:
• Prepare and post journal entries while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities by completing assigned accounting tasks on schedule.
• Perform account, bank, and balance sheet reconciliations and resolve discrepancies in a timely manner.
• Partner with the corporate accounting team on financial reporting deliverables and day-to-day accounting operations.
• Assist in maintaining and strengthening internal control procedures to promote compliance and reliable reporting.
• Review accounting data for completeness and accuracy using Excel and other financial systems.
• Contribute to process execution within platforms such as Great Plains, HFM, BlackLine, and Oracle where applicable.
The ideal candidate will have the following skill set:
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including corporate or senior-level accounting responsibilities.
• Proven background in journal entry preparation, general ledger management, and month-end close support.
• Experience with account reconciliation, balance sheet reconciliation, and bank reconciliation activities.
• Working knowledge of internal controls and their application within an accounting environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel for analysis, reporting, and account support.
• Familiarity with one or more financial systems such as Great Plains, HFM, BlackLine, or Oracle.
• Ability to work effectively in a hybrid environment and collaborate with on-site accounting team members.
