Assistant Controller

About the Role

We are seeking a highly skilled Assistant Controller (Accounting Manager) to lead accounting operations and support financial reporting, audit, and compliance functions within the organization. This role plays a critical part in ensuring financial accuracy, maintaining internal controls, and delivering timely and reliable reporting to support business decisions.

The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting expertise, leadership experience, and a proactive approach to process improvement. This is a great opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to step into a strategic, high-impact role.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead daily accounting operations, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes

• Oversee preparation and review of financial statements, reports, and supporting schedules

• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal policies, and regulatory requirements

• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and financial transactions

• Manage audit processes and coordinate with internal and external auditors

• Establish and maintain internal controls to safeguard financial data

• Analyze financial data, identify variances, and provide actionable insights

• Partner with leadership and cross-functional teams on financial reporting and planning

• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and workflows

• Lead and mentor accounting staff, including performance management and development

• Ensure timely and accurate reporting to stakeholders

• Support system implementations and process improvement initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting experience

• Experience in a U.S.-based organization or environment

• Background in public accounting (audit, tax, or financial reporting)

• Experience with ERP systems (e.g., Banner, SAP, Oracle, PeopleSoft)

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills

• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or CMA certification

• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

• Experience in higher education or nonprofit environments

• Experience with Ellucian (Banner) or similar systems

Schedule

6:00 AM – 3:00 PM Tuesday - Saturday (PH Time)