Assistant Controller

The Senior Accounting Manager is responsible for hands-on management of accounting operations, financial close, reconciliations, financial reporting, and accounting process improvements for a U.S. based organization. The role partners closely with the CFO to maintain accurate financial records, strengthen accounting controls, improve close procedures, and optimize accounting systems and workflows.

Job Description:

• Oversee and perform day-to-day accounting operations to ensure accurate and complete financial records.
• Manage general ledger activities, journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Perform and resolve complex balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes, including escalated transactions.
• Maintain accurate accounting schedules and supporting documentation.
• Own and execute weekly, monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Deliver complete monthly close activities within established deadlines.
• Prepare weekly financial flash reports covering cash position, AR, AP aging, and sales.
• Prepare financial statements, account analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Ensure financial reporting is accurate and aligned with U.S. GAAP requirements.
• Perform inventory accounting under U.S. GAAP, including average cost and lower-of-cost-or-NRV accounting.
• Account for product loss accruals and reserves.
• Perform trade spend and distributor deduction accounting.
• Support accounting requirements associated with an inventory-driven business environment.
• Identify and implement improvements to accounting processes, controls, documentation, and reporting.
• Strengthen close procedures and improve accounting efficiency.
• Help establish scalable accounting processes to support organizational growth.
• Apply accounting technology and automation tools to streamline workflows.
• Apply advanced knowledge of Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central to improve accounting workflows and system utilization.
• Work across connected financial systems, including BILL.com, Expensify, Gusto, Shopify, and Faire.
• Provide Business Central guidance to members of the Accounting and Finance team.
• Support automation initiatives, including the use of AI tools to improve accounting processes.
• Partner directly with the CFO and business leaders on accounting and financial matters.
• Prepare investor-ready financial support and assist with investor diligence requirements.
• Provide accounting guidance and process recommendations to leadership.
• Help onboard and train additional accounting team members as the function expands.

Qualifications:

• Experience managing accounting operations and month-end close.
• Experience supporting U.S. based financial reporting and audit requirements.
• Demonstrates strong general ledger and reconciliation.
• Demonstrates strong financial reporting and month-end close experience.
• Demonstrates strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial controls.
• Demonstrates strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Demonstrates strong attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrates strong process improvement mindset.
• Proven ability to independently manage accounting responsibilities and deadlines.
• Proven ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Proven ability to communicate with U.S. based executive leadership.
• Amenable to work 8:00 AM-5:00 PM US Central or Pacific Time.
• Clear and coherent both written and verbal communication skills in English.

Screening Criteria:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum of 5 years of U.S. GAAP accounting experience as a controller, assistant controller, or in a comparable role running a full accounting function.
• Minimum of 2 years of hands-on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central experience.
• Experience in an inventory-driven environment.