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The Assistant Controller plays a key role in driving operational excellence, improving accounting systems, and supporting organizational goals through disciplined financial management.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nSupervise accounting staff on a day-to-day basis, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight.\r\nSupport month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.\r\nAssist in the preparation and review of financial statements.\r\nHelp implement, maintain, and continuously improve financial closing and reporting processes.\r\nPartner with the CFO and Controller on the budgeting process as needed.\r\nResearch operational and accounting process issues and collaborate with systems teams and field auditors to resolve them.\r\nEnsure daily cash deposits are properly accounted for and reconciled.\r\nMonitor and reconcile credit card activity and investigate variances in a timely manner.\r\nPrepare sales tax returns, underground storage tank tax returns, business censuses, and other regulatory filings.\r\nManage rebate accruals and collection activities.\r\nPerform monthly fuel closings and prepare fuel margin reports.\r\nSupport company charitable events and maintain related bookkeeping.\r\nDraft and update accounting policies, procedures, and forms as directed.\r\nGenerate monthly and ad-hoc financial reports for leadership.\r\nAdminister accounting policies, including interpretation, implementation, and employee training.\r\nMaintain balance sheet accounts and perform monthly reconciliations to identify and correct discrepancies.\r\nParticipate in special projects and other duties as assigned to support department and company objectives.\r\nSkills & Qualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required).\r\nMaster's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or professional certification such as CPA or CMA (preferred).\r\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in an Assistant Controller role within a large-scale retail or similarly complex organization.\r\nDemonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\r\nStrong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder partnership skills.\r\nProven ability to influence outcomes and drive engagement while contributing positively to company culture.\r\nPassion for data-driven decision making and continuous process improvement.\r\nExcellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.\r\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems (spreadsheets, word processing, presentation tools).\r\nExperience analyzing reports and working with databases; SQL skills are a plus.\r\nStrong knowledge of accounting principles, cash posting, tax reporting, general ledger, AP/AR, banking, and income tax concepts.\r\nHighly organized with strong time-management and prioritization skills.\r\nAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.\r\nComfortable working independently while maintaining accountability.\r\nBenefits\r\nMedical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance\r\n401K Plan\r\nPaid Time Off\r\nSalary\r\nPay for this position is $125,000 - $160,000 per year.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","company":"Y Axis","rawCompany":"y axis","city":"Upland","state":"CA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-16T01:36:11.485Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"541211","title":"Offices of Certified Public Accountants","slug":"offices-of-certified-public-accountants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Controller","description":"Job Overview\r\nThe Assistant Controller partners closely with the Corporate Controller to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting, regulatory compliance, and the effective operation of the accounting function. 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The Assistant Controller plays a key role in driving operational excellence, improving accounting systems, and supporting organizational goals through disciplined financial management.\r\nKey Responsibilities\r\nSupervise accounting staff on a day-to-day basis, providing guidance, training, and performance oversight.\r\nSupport month-end and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy and timeliness.\r\nAssist in the preparation and review of financial statements.\r\nHelp implement, maintain, and continuously improve financial closing and reporting processes.\r\nPartner with the CFO and Controller on the budgeting process as needed.\r\nResearch operational and accounting process issues and collaborate with systems teams and field auditors to resolve them.\r\nEnsure daily cash deposits are properly accounted for and reconciled.\r\nMonitor and reconcile credit card activity and investigate variances in a timely manner.\r\nPrepare sales tax returns, underground storage tank tax returns, business censuses, and other regulatory filings.\r\nManage rebate accruals and collection activities.\r\nPerform monthly fuel closings and prepare fuel margin reports.\r\nSupport company charitable events and maintain related bookkeeping.\r\nDraft and update accounting policies, procedures, and forms as directed.\r\nGenerate monthly and ad-hoc financial reports for leadership.\r\nAdminister accounting policies, including interpretation, implementation, and employee training.\r\nMaintain balance sheet accounts and perform monthly reconciliations to identify and correct discrepancies.\r\nParticipate in special projects and other duties as assigned to support department and company objectives.\r\nSkills & Qualifications\r\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance (required).\r\nMaster's degree in Business Administration (MBA) or professional certification such as CPA or CMA (preferred).\r\nMinimum of 5 years of experience in an Assistant Controller role within a large-scale retail or similarly complex organization.\r\nDemonstrated ability to lead and develop accounting teams in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.\r\nStrong cross-functional collaboration and stakeholder partnership skills.\r\nProven ability to influence outcomes and drive engagement while contributing positively to company culture.\r\nPassion for data-driven decision making and continuous process improvement.\r\nExcellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and problem-solving skills.\r\nProficiency in Microsoft Office and accounting systems (spreadsheets, word processing, presentation tools).\r\nExperience analyzing reports and working with databases; SQL skills are a plus.\r\nStrong knowledge of accounting principles, cash posting, tax reporting, general ledger, AP/AR, banking, and income tax concepts.\r\nHighly organized with strong time-management and prioritization skills.\r\nAbility to manage multiple tasks simultaneously and adapt to changing priorities.\r\nComfortable working independently while maintaining accountability.\r\nBenefits\r\nMedical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance\r\n401K Plan\r\nPaid Time Off\r\nSalary\r\nPay for this position is $125,000 - $160,000 per year.\r\nJ-18808-Ljbffr","datePosted":"2026-07-16T01:36:11.485Z","dateModified":"2026-07-16T01:36:11.485Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Y Axis","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Upland","addressRegion":"CA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"d7075bb71f556ff5e8eacf39"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/d7075bb71f556ff5e8eacf39"}}