Posted August 23, 2026
Assistant Controller
Gateway Group Personnel
Jackson, MS, US
Full Time
Job Description
Job Description
The Company is adding an Assistant Controller to its growing finance team. The ideal candidate will hold an active CPA license and have 5-8 years of experience in public accounting or private industry, with exposure to multi-entity environments. The role requires a self-directed professional who can operate with minimal supervision, manage competing deadlines, and grow into expanded responsibilities over time.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and distribute accurate monthly financial statements for an assigned portfolio of entities
- Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts; record journal entries, accruals, and adjusting entries
- Perform monthly bank reconciliations across all assigned entities
- Manage accounts receivable and accounts payable processing within assigned portfolio
- Maintain debt schedules and ensure timely debt service payments
- Assist in preparation of annual budgets and monitor budget-to-actual variances
- Coordinate with external CPA firm to support preparation of tax returns and audit workpapers
- Support VP of Finance on ad hoc financial analysis, special projects, and process improvement initiatives
- Maintain an organized and audit-ready accounting filing system in accordance with Company standards
Desired Skills and Attributes:
- Active CPA license required
- Highly organized with strong time management and the ability to manage multiple deadlines concurrently
- Detail-oriented with a high degree of accuracy in financial reporting
- Confident and self-directed; able to work independently within a defined scope
- Solid understanding of GAAP and internal control fundamentals
- Multi-entity accounting experience strongly preferred
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
