Assistant Controller
Summary: Our mid-sized consulting, construction, and health sciences client is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their team in Charlotte, NC. Reporting to the Controller, this role will play a key part in strengthening the general ledger and financial reporting functions, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and other technical accounting standards. The ideal candidate will act as a hands-on coach and leader to the transactional accounting team—reviewing and improving their work, not directly managing staff. Responsibilities include balance sheet reconciliations, month-end close management, and process optimization with a goal to shorten the month end close process. This individual will also assist with billing, collections, AP, payroll, commissions, inventory, local tax filings, fixed assets, and contribute to budgeting, forecasting, ASC 842 lease accounting, and board reporting. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically strong accounting professional to drive process improvements, enhance reporting quality, and support the company’s continued growth, while wearing many hats and gaining broad exposure across accounting functions.
Location: 100% REMOTE (East Coast hours – light travel)
Compensation: $120,000 + 10% bonus
Essential Functions & Basic Duties:

• Ensure accurate and timely preparation and maintenance of general ledger accounts, consolidated income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow statement, including daily record-keeping.
• Facilitate monthly and annual close processes, including account and general ledger reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and financial analysis.
• Maintain and improve documented system of accounting policies and procedures; refine controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.
• Prepare and analyze monthly billings and commissions; investigate and resolve discrepancies in collaboration with relevant teams.
• Manage inventory accounting and proper valuation of raw materials, WIP, and finished goods.
• Conduct inventory reconciliation and review/annotate variance analysis with procurement and inventory teams.
• Identify opportunities and implement process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and scalability in accounting operations.
• Support budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with operational and finance leadership.
• Contribute to compliance and reporting related to ASC 842 lease accounting standards.
• Provide financial insights and analysis to support business operations, decisions and the preparation of board reporting materials.
• Lead assigned projects and system implementations from planning to execution, ensuring successful and timely outcomes.
• Work cross-functionally with other departments to review contracts and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all client billing and associated revenue documentation.
• Review and support accounts payable processes; evaluate expenses incurred.
• Maintain and reconcile fixed asset records in accordance with internal policies and GAAP standards.
• Collaborate with external auditors and tax professionals; provide necessary support for annual audits and filings.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or equivalent.

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) is preferred; eligible for CPA is a plus.
• 6-10+ years of experience  including public accounting experience (Big 4 or equivalent preferred) and or relevant corporate accounting/GL experience.
• Project accounting experience a plus. 
• Experience with inventory and cost of goods sold (COGS) accounting required.
• Familiarity with budgeting, forecasting, ASC 842 lease compliance, and board-level reporting preferred.
• Experience with NetSuite, or a similar ERP system, is a plus.
  Strong knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and financial data analysis.