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2 results for Assistant Controller in Birmingham, AL
- Mountain Brook, AL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 100000 - 120000 USD / Yearly
- <p>We are partnering with a rapidly growing, private equity backed organization in Birmingham that is looking to add an Assistant Controller to its accounting team. This is a newly created position driven by growth and continued acquisition activity.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who wants to move into a hands on industry role with significant visibility and room for continued advancement. You’ll work directly with the Controller and play a key role in month end close, financial reporting, technical accounting, controls, and multi entity accounting as the organization continues to scale.</p><p><br></p><p>What You’ll Do</p><ul><li>Take ownership of significant portions of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process</li><li>Prepare financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules</li><li>Ensure financial reporting is accurate and GAAP compliant</li><li>Assist with multi entity accounting and consolidations</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, variance analysis, and management reporting</li><li>Oversee project cost accounting and WIP schedules</li><li>Help develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls</li><li>Support cash management and cash flow forecasting</li><li>Work with external auditors and tax providers</li><li>Help improve accounting systems and processes as the company grows</li><li>Take on additional responsibilities and special projects in a lean, entrepreneurial environment</li></ul><p>Why Consider It?</p><ul><li>Rapidly growing, PE backed organization with significant acquisition activity</li><li>Direct exposure to the Controller and senior leadership</li><li>Opportunity to take on additional entities and responsibilities as the company grows</li><li>Potential future exposure to M&A and due diligence</li><li>Fully paid employee medical coverage</li><li>Dental and vision benefits</li><li>401(k) with up to a 4% company match and immediate vesting</li><li>Strong long term growth opportunity</li></ul>
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z
- Birmingham, AL
- onsite
- Permanent / Full Time
- 115000 - 150000 USD / Yearly
- <p>Robert Half is partnering with a well established Birmingham based manufacturing organization to identify a Corporate Assistant Controller. This is a high visibility leadership opportunity and succession hire with the potential to eventually step into the Controller role.</p><p><br></p><p>This person will lead key accounting and payroll functions, manage a small team, and work closely with the Controller and operational leadership. The ideal candidate will be a confident, hands on accounting leader who can own the close and financial reporting while helping improve processes and develop the accounting team.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Lead month end and year end close processes</li><li>Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting</li><li>Ensure GAAP compliance and maintain strong financial controls</li><li>Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis</li><li>Oversee payroll operations, including accuracy, compliance, reconciliations, and internal controls</li><li>Manage account reconciliations and fixed assets</li><li>Support internal and external audits</li><li>Analyze financial results and provide actionable insight to leadership</li><li>Identify and implement accounting and process improvements</li><li>Partner with operational leaders across the organization</li><li>Lead, mentor, and develop 3 direct reports</li></ul><p><strong>Why Consider It?</strong></p><ul><li>Succession opportunity with the potential to eventually step into the Controller role</li><li>High visibility with financial and operational leadership</li><li>Stable, established organization with a long history</li><li>Smaller company feel backed by the resources of a larger organization</li><li>Strong opportunities for continued advancement</li><li>Medical, dental, and vision benefits</li><li>401(k) with company match</li><li>15 days PTO</li><li>Paid training and professional development</li><li>Employee Assistance Program and wellness initiatives</li></ul><p>For immediate consideration, apply now or connect with Bryan Rushing at Robert Half on LinkedIn</p>
- 2026-09-11T00:00:00Z