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Assistant Controller 16514665
Rockville, MarylandTitle: Assistant Controller (Corporate)
Compensation: Competitive + 15 % bonus & stock
Environment: Hybrid- Rockville, MD
Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join their growing, fast-paced accounting department. They are looking for someone who is independent, hands-on, and self-directed individual that can own and manage all aspects of accounting. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and possess an entrepreneurial mindset. This position will manage our GL team and be accountable for the team members’ performance and professional development. This position reports directly to the VP & Corporate Controller and will work closely with other members of the senior management team to help achieve the potential of our rapidly growing, public company.
Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience with a public accounting firm and at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role leading all aspects of an accounting close and consolidation for a private or public company. Public company experience is preferred; however, other experience and qualifications will be considered.
Responsibilities:
Is a leading national recruiting and staffing firm that is part of the Advisory services of Cherry Bekaert. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area we focus on building strong relationships with employers and job seekers, like you, because we care about opening new doors to career opportunities and helping our clients grow. We offer Direct Hire and Temporary staffing solutions (with “best - in-class” Consultant Care programs), multi - project opportunities, health and retirement benefits, participation in company events, and more.
Compensation: Competitive + 15 % bonus & stock
Environment: Hybrid- Rockville, MD
Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join their growing, fast-paced accounting department. They are looking for someone who is independent, hands-on, and self-directed individual that can own and manage all aspects of accounting. The ideal candidate will thrive in a dynamic, ever-changing environment and possess an entrepreneurial mindset. This position will manage our GL team and be accountable for the team members’ performance and professional development. This position reports directly to the VP & Corporate Controller and will work closely with other members of the senior management team to help achieve the potential of our rapidly growing, public company.
Candidates should have at least 4 years of experience with a public accounting firm and at least 3 years of experience in a supervisory role leading all aspects of an accounting close and consolidation for a private or public company. Public company experience is preferred; however, other experience and qualifications will be considered.
Responsibilities:
- Managing the day-to-day accounting operations and ensuring compliance with the Company’s accounting policies and procedures.
- Managing the timely closing and consolidation of the monthly, quarterly and annual books and records. This includes reviewing journal entries, reconciling balances and ensuring accuracy by reviewing financial statements, investigating account variations and verifying account balances.
- Working closely with the VP & Corporate Controller and external auditors, leading the effort to assess the Company’s current compliance with SOX 404 and implementing controls and procedures to ensure compliance with SOX.
- Assist in launching new businesses and coordinating with subsidiary stakeholders to ensure compliance with controls.
- Partner with other members in the accounting group to close the books on a timely basis and distribute the work among the team.
- Working with other departments when accounting information or skills are needed to support ongoing efforts of the Company and increase financial reporting accuracy.
- Assist in researching applicable accounting standards to ensure internal and external compliance in recording and reporting transactions.
- Assist with external year-end audits including preparation of necessary work papers.
- Work closely with the Controller and external auditors to assess the Company’s current compliance with SOX 404 and implement controls and procedures to ensure compliance with SOX.
- Lead, train, develop, and motivate accounting staff in order to maintain a high level of employee commitment and competence for sustained and self-reliant performance and achievement of the department and Company goals.
- Perform other related accounting/financial duties as requested by the VP & Corporate Controller and CFO.
- 6-10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience in a Top Accounting firm (minimum of 4 years) with a minimum of 3+ years in a direct supervisory position within a private or public company.
- Should be well versed in current GAAP Accounting, especially related to current revenue recognition guidance.
- Experience in researching, developing, and implementing accounting policies and procedures.
- Excellent written and oral communications skills with a high attention to detail.
- Exceptional organizational, prioritization, decision making, and planning skills as the candidate will need the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively to achieve the overall goals of the department and the Company.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, to be able to identify and pro-actively propose system and process improvements.
Is a leading national recruiting and staffing firm that is part of the Advisory services of Cherry Bekaert. Headquartered in the Washington, DC area we focus on building strong relationships with employers and job seekers, like you, because we care about opening new doors to career opportunities and helping our clients grow. We offer Direct Hire and Temporary staffing solutions (with “best - in-class” Consultant Care programs), multi - project opportunities, health and retirement benefits, participation in company events, and more.