Assistant Controller

About the Role:

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to oversee the financial operations of multiple clients. This role requires strong leadership, problem-solving skills, and the ability to manage a team of accountants while ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. The ideal candidate will have expertise in SAGE Intacct, QuickBooks Online, and project management.

Key Responsibilities:

Client & Team Management

• Serve as the primary financial advisor for multiple clients.

• Oversee and manage a team of accountants, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting and compliance.

• Provide problem-solving expertise, addressing complex financial challenges and streamlining processes.

Financial Oversight & GAAP Compliance

• Review and analyze financial statements (balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements) in compliance with GAAP standards.

• Conduct month-end and year-end closings, ensuring accuracy and efficiency in financial reporting.

• Implement and enforce internal controls to safeguard financial integrity.

Accounting Operations & Software Proficiency

• Manage and oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and general ledger functions.

• Leverage SAGE Intacct and QuickBooks Online for financial management, reporting, and process automation.

• Lead SAGE Intacct implementation projects, ensuring seamless integration and optimization of accounting processes (preferred but not required).

Project Management & Process Improvement

• Oversee accounting-related projects, ensuring milestones and deliverables are met on time.

• Identify opportunities for automation and efficiency improvements, optimizing accounting workflows and reporting structures.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a managerial or client-facing role.

• Proven experience managing multiple client accounts simultaneously.

• Strong understanding of GAAP accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.

• Experience with SAGE Intacct (implementation experience is a plus) and QuickBooks Online.

• Excellent problem-solving and leadership skills, with the ability to mentor and develop a team.

• Strong project management skills, with experience leading financial initiatives and process improvements.

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.

• Exceptional English communication skills (written and verbal), with the ability to present financial data clearly.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• Ability to work effectively in a fully remote environment, maintaining high responsiveness and professionalism in client-facing interactions via video conferencing.

This role is ideal for an accounting professional who thrives in a fast-paced, client-facing environment, is passionate about optimizing financial processes, and enjoys leading and mentoring a team. If you have the skills and experience to drive financial excellence across multiple clients, we encourage you to apply!