<p>We are looking for a hands-on Controller to lead core accounting activities and provide dependable financial insight for a growing business in Columbia. This role combines day-to-day accounting oversight with team leadership, accurate reporting, payroll administration, and continuous process improvement. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to keep financial operations organized, timely, and compliant in a small business setting.</p><p><br></p><p><strong><u>Responsibilities</u></strong>:</p><p>• Direct the daily work of the accounting team, offering guidance, setting priorities, and ensuring essential functions are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Review financial activity across payables, receivables, reconciliations, and ledger maintenance to uphold complete and reliable records.</p><p>• Lead monthly and annual closing activities, including the preparation of journal entries, accruals, and other adjustments needed for accurate reporting.</p><p>• Produce and evaluate periodic financial statements and supporting schedules, highlighting meaningful variances, trends, and key performance insights for leadership.</p><p>• Reconcile general ledger accounts, research discrepancies, and implement corrective actions to maintain the integrity of financial data.</p><p>• Administer payroll processing and monitor related taxes, liabilities, and expense postings to ensure timely and accurate employee compensation.</p><p>• Support compliance efforts by coordinating documentation for tax filings, financial reviews, audits, and other external reporting requirements.</p><p>• Strengthen accounting procedures and internal controls by identifying opportunities to improve efficiency, consistency, and accuracy across workflows.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, cash flow tracking, and broader financial planning efforts while partnering with company leadership on business decisions.</p>
<p>Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join their accounting team and play a key role in supporting the Vice President & Controller. This position will help oversee the accounting function and ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of financial reporting across a multi-entity, multi-division environment.</p><p><br></p><p>This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional who combines strong technical accounting expertise with leadership skills and a continuous-improvement mindset. The Assistant Controller will be highly involved in the monthly close, financial reporting, account reconciliations, job cost accounting, internal controls, financial analysis, and supporting accounting staff.</p><p><br></p><p><u>Key Responsibilities:</u></p><ul><li>Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.</li><li>Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.</li><li>Analyze balance sheet and income statement accounts to ensure accuracy and completeness.</li><li>Assist with monthly financial reporting packages</li><li>Maintain and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.</li><li>Support external and internal audits, as well as tax-related requests.</li><li>Help ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.</li><li>Evaluate accounting processes and recommend improvements to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and controls.</li><li>Partner with the Controller in managing the accounting department.</li><li>Provide guidance, training, and support to staff accountants and other accounting personnel.</li><li>Assist with workload prioritization and departmental initiatives.</li></ul><p><br></p>