Assistant Controller

Summary: Our retail services client in Charlotte’s South End is seeking a CPA to join their team as an Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller will lead daily accounting operations and monthly close, while managing a small team and ensuring accurate financial reporting through budget variance analysis and revenue recognition. This key role involves collaborating cross-functionally to support audits, SEC filings, and tax compliance, while driving process improvements and strengthening internal controls to support ongoing company growth. With direct exposure to the executive team, this is a high-impact role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, growing environment.

Location: Charlotte, NC

Hybrid Flexibility: 4 days Onsite, 1 day Remote

Compensation: $165,000 - $175,000 + 10% bonus, depending on experience-level

Key Responsibilities:

• Oversee daily accounting operations and lead the monthly close process.
• Supervise and mentor a team of 3 accounting professionals.
• Analyze financial performance against budget and prior year, identifying key variances and trends.
• Execute revenue recognition and provide accounting guidance to operations.
• Partner cross-functionally to support closing activities and identify accounting issues.
• Collaborate with external auditors by preparing supporting documentation and reconciliations to facilitate timely audits.
• Support quarterly SEC reporting (10-Q, 10-K), ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.
• Assist in the preparation of corporate tax returns and tax provision activities, including data collection and adjustments.
• Drive continuous improvement by enhancing processes and strengthening internal controls in alignment with company growth.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s and/or Master’s Degree, preferably in Accounting.
• Active CPA required.
• At least 7-10 years of overall accounting experience with a mix of public accounting (audit). and industry experience preferred.
• Hands -on experience managing the month-end close process.
• Previous experience managing a team.
• Must display intellectual curiosity with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.

Category Code: JN001, JN005