Assistant Controller
<p>Overview</p><p>We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support financial reporting, compliance, and close activities within a complex, publicly traded environment. This role partners closely with the Controller and Finance leadership to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and adherence to SEC and SOX requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical accounting foundation, Big 4 experience, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results</li><li>Assist with preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and earnings support schedules</li><li>Lead and maintain SOX 404 compliance, including documentation, testing, remediation, and coordination with internal and external auditors</li><li>Review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement fluctuations</li><li>Partner with FP& A and operational teams to ensure proper accounting treatment and reporting</li><li>Research and apply new accounting standards and prepare technical accounting memos as needed</li><li>Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits</li><li>Support process improvements and automation initiatives to strengthen controls and reporting efficiency</li><li>Mentor and review work of senior and staff accountants</li></ul><p><br></p>
<p>Qualifications</p><ul><li>Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (required)</li><li>CPA strongly preferred</li><li>5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience</li><li>Big 4 public accounting background (audit experience required)</li><li>Prior experience in a publicly traded company environment</li><li>Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting, and SOX compliance</li><li>Experience with complex entities, consolidations, and multi-entity structures preferred</li><li>Advanced Excel skills; experience with large ERPs (Oracle, SAP, NetSuite, Workday, etc.) a plus</li></ul><p>What We’re Looking For</p><ul><li>Detail-oriented with strong technical accounting judgment</li><li>Comfortable operating in a high-visibility, high-accountability role</li><li>Ability to manage competing deadlines and communicate clearly with leadership</li><li>Hands-on mindset with the ability to both execute and review</li><li>Interest in long-term growth within a public company finance organization</li></ul><p>Why This Role</p><ul><li>High exposure to leadership and critical reporting functions</li><li>Opportunity to deepen SEC and SOX expertise</li><li>Strong platform for future Controller or Director-level growth</li><li>Stable, well-structured public company environment with evolving complexity</li></ul><p><br></p>
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- Boca Raton, FL
- remote
- Permanent
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120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
- <p>Overview</p><p>We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support financial reporting, compliance, and close activities within a complex, publicly traded environment. This role partners closely with the Controller and Finance leadership to ensure accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and adherence to SEC and SOX requirements. The ideal candidate brings a strong technical accounting foundation, Big 4 experience, and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven setting.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results</li><li>Assist with preparation and review of SEC filings, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and earnings support schedules</li><li>Lead and maintain SOX 404 compliance, including documentation, testing, remediation, and coordination with internal and external auditors</li><li>Review complex journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement fluctuations</li><li>Partner with FP& A and operational teams to ensure proper accounting treatment and reporting</li><li>Research and apply new accounting standards and prepare technical accounting memos as needed</li><li>Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits</li><li>Support process improvements and automation initiatives to strengthen controls and reporting efficiency</li><li>Mentor and review work of senior and staff accountants</li></ul><p><br></p>
- 2026-02-05T23:33:42Z