Assistant Controller/ Senior Accounting Manager

Assistant Controller/ Senior Accounting ManagerA Natural Next Step for a Strong Leader Ready to Take on MorePerhaps you started your career in public accounting, where you learned how to think analytically, manage deadlines, and hold the line on quality. Since then, you’ve built real leadership experience in industry — managing teams, owning the close, and partnering with operations.Now you’re ready for a role where you can pull it all together: lead the accounting function day‑to‑day, elevate the close process, and serve as a true thought partner to operations and finance leadership.Why This Is a Great MoveHigh exposure role in a balanced cultureReal ownership of balance sheet integrity, analytics, and process improvementA team to lead, develop, and scaleExposure to operational leaders across multiple departments and business linesWhat You’ll DoLead the Close & Financial ReportingOwn and continuously improve the monthly close process, ensuring timely, accurate financial statementsReview and analyze month‑over‑month and year‑over‑year results, identifying key drivers and explaining changesPartner with accounting leadership to prepare internal financial statements and management reportingRun Accounting Operations with a Leadership MindsetOversee core accounting teams, including AR, AP, payroll-related accounting, and strong accountants performing general accounting and reporting functionsLead monthly operating and accounting review meetings to address miscoding, anomalies, and trendsBring structure, accountability, and urgency to daily accounting operationsBe the Analytical Bridge Between Accounting & OperationsAnalyze operating expenses by department and help leadership understand what’s driving changesBring a public‑accounting‑trained lens to identifying risks, inconsistencies, and improvement opportunitiesDevelop & Lead PeopleMentor and develop a team of accounting professionals, including senior and staff‑level talentHold teams accountable while coaching them to think beyond transactionsCreate a culture of ownership, follow‑through, and continuous improvementLead by example — prepared, decisive, and comfortable speaking up and leading meetingsStrengthen Controls & External RelationshipsManage the annual audit process and serve as a primary point of contact for external auditorsEnsure strong internal controls and disciplined documentationPartner with cross‑functional leaders to ensure accounting keeps pace with business activityWhat We’re Looking ForCPA or CPA track requiredBachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field7-10+ years of accounting experience with a mix of: Public accounting (Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred)Progressive leadership roles in industryProven experience owning and improving the monthly closeStrong analytical skills — comfortable explaining why numbers changed, not just that they didConfidence leading meetings and communicating with non‑finance leaders