Assistant Controller
$90,000–$120,000 year
On-siteClovis, California, United States
Job Summary
Oversee daily accounting operations and core financial functions, including managing monthly and year-end close activities, account reconciliations, and financial statement preparation. Prepare financial reports and analyses to support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic decision-making while ensuring compliance with GAAP and Federal Acquisition Regulation requirements. Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet items, and accounting systems to maintain accurate financial data. Develop internal controls, coordinate CPA reviews, and provide accounting guidance and training to staff. Collaborate with leadership, HR, IT, and external partners to improve reporting and support acquisitions.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 2-3 or more years of progressive accounting or financial-reporting experience, preferably within a multi-entity or project-based organization
- Experience with month-end close, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and year-end CPA coordination
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and FAR principles, including accrual- and cash-basis accounting
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and experience working with accounting or ERP systems
- Strong analytical, organizational, data-analysis, and problem-solving abilities
- Ability to manage competing priorities, complex reconciliations, and multiple deadlines
- Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments and organizational levels
- Collaborative approach with demonstrated experience supporting process improvements and cross-functional initiatives
- Ability to handle confidential financial and employee information with discretion
- Previous supervisory experience preferred
- Experience with Deltek Vantagepoint, QuickBooks, and Power BI preferred
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