Assistant Controller - Remote Opportunity

Remote Opportunity – Candidates based in Eastern or Central time zones preferred for team alignment.

Our client is a high-growth, private equity–backed Technology Services Firm. 

Our client is looking for a smart, curious, and solutions-oriented Assistant Controller to join their finance team. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with a solid foundation in accounting, excellent problem-solving skills, and a process-driven mindset.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
  • Oversee payroll and commissions accounting.
  • Maintain balance sheet integrity and internal financial reporting.
  • Strengthen operational controls and month-end procedures.
  • Support audit readiness and compliance.
  • Manage and develop one direct report.
  • Partner with AR/AP, FP&A, Operations, and HR.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred (or actively pursuing).
  • 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close, payroll, and commissions.
  • Ideally 3–5 years in public accounting, followed by 1–3 years in an Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller role.
  • 1–2+ years of people management experience (direct or indirect).
  • Deep knowledge of US GAAP and ability to maintain integrity of financial statements.
  • Hands-on experience with NetSuite is required.
  • Familiarity with tools like Ramp, PowerBI, and Salesforce is a plus.
  • Prior experience in a private equity–backed or high-growth company strongly preferred.
  • Problem-solver with a process-improvement mindset; enjoys streamlining operations and building scalable systems.
  • Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
  • Experience in project-intensive or construction-adjacent industries (or clients) is a plus, but not a must.

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