Job Description
A growing, PE backed Sports/ SAAS company is looking to hire an Assistant Controller
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The company has grown recently through acquisition and this is a newly created role to support the controller and oversee an accounting team of five. This person will play a key role in working with external auditors, supporting multiple entities, and supporting M&A activities.
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Key Responsibilities
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- Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activities, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.
- Review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy.
- Oversee accounting activities across multiple entities, including intercompany transactions and consolidated reporting.
- Ensure compliance with US GAAP and maintain strong internal accounting controls.
- Oversee revenue recognition and other technical accounting matters.
- Coordinate external audits, prepare supporting documentation, and serve as a key contact for auditors.
- Support the integration of new business operations, accounting processes, and financial systems.
- Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve reporting, and enhance operational efficiency.
- Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting accountability and professional growth.
- Partner with senior finance leadership on accounting initiatives, reporting improvements, and business growth.
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Required Qualifications
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- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
- Progressive accounting experience, including experience managing/ supervising a team
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Experience managing month-end close processes and reviewing financial statements.
- Experience working with multiple legal entities, intercompany accounting, and consolidations.
- Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or developing accounting professionals.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
- Proficiency with ERP accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
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Preferred Qualifications
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- CPA designation.
- Public accounting experience.
- Experience supporting business integrations, organizational expansion, or accounting system implementations.
- Experience with ERP systems.
- Experience leading or coordinating external audits.
- Background in a growing, privately held, or multi-entity organization.
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Why Consider This Opportunity?
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- Leadership Opportunity: Take on a key role overseeing accounting operations and developing an established team.
- Career Growth: Join an organization investing in its finance and accounting infrastructure.
- Executive Exposure: Work directly with senior finance leadership and contribute to important business initiatives.
- Operational Impact: Help improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting.
- Complex Accounting Environment: Gain exposure to multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and business integration projects.
- Hybrid Flexibility: Three days onsite and two days working remotely.
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$130,000–$140,000 base salary, great benefits, unlimited PTO plus eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
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