The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the company’s accounting and financial reporting activities. This role plays a hands-on part in day-to-day accounting operations, month-end and year-end closing, and maintaining accurate financial records. The Assistant Controller works closely with the Controller and other departments to ensure financial information is reliable, deadlines are met, and accounting processes continue to improve as the business grows. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Assist the Controller in overseeing daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. • Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. • Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and review reconciliations prepared by accounting staff. • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; provide explanations for financial performance. • Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards. • Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries. • Review journal entries for accuracy and compliance with accounting policies. • Assist in developing, documenting, and improving accounting policies, procedures, and workflows. • Partner with department leaders to ensure accurate financial coding and expense tracking. • Support system implementations, upgrades, and accounting-related projects as needed. • Provide guidance and mentoring to accounting staff; assist with training and development. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and reporting requirements. • Perform special financial analysis and projects assigned by the Controller or finance leadership. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. • CPA strongly preferred. • Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger and financial reporting responsibilities. • Prior experience in a supervisory or lead accounting role preferred. • Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or multi-entity environments is a plus. For more information please contact jerome.johnson@roberthalf com

Month End Close, General Ledger, Financial Statement Audits, Financial Reporting, CPA, Financial Close Process, Monthly Financial Close, Sales Tax

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Charleston, SC
onsite
Permanent
110000 - 125000 USD / Yearly
The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the company’s accounting and financial reporting activities. This role plays a hands-on part in day-to-day accounting operations, month-end and year-end closing, and maintaining accurate financial records. The Assistant Controller works closely with the Controller and other departments to ensure financial information is reliable, deadlines are met, and accounting processes continue to improve as the business grows. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Assist the Controller in overseeing daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable. • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP. • Support the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting. • Reconcile complex balance sheet accounts and review reconciliations prepared by accounting staff. • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis; provide explanations for financial performance. • Maintain and strengthen internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies and accounting standards. • Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting by preparing schedules and responding to auditor inquiries. • Review journal entries for accuracy and compliance with accounting policies. • Assist in developing, documenting, and improving accounting policies, procedures, and workflows. • Partner with department leaders to ensure accurate financial coding and expense tracking. • Support system implementations, upgrades, and accounting-related projects as needed. • Provide guidance and mentoring to accounting staff; assist with training and development. • Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local financial regulations and reporting requirements. • Perform special financial analysis and projects assigned by the Controller or finance leadership. Education and Experience • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. • CPA strongly preferred. • Minimum of 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, including general ledger and financial reporting responsibilities. • Prior experience in a supervisory or lead accounting role preferred. • Experience in manufacturing, distribution, or multi-entity environments is a plus. For more information please contact jerome.johnson@roberthalf com
2026-03-06T00:00:00Z

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