Assistant Controller

Jobtailor; Alabama; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in the United States seeks an experienced accounting leader to manage day-to-day accounting, GL close, and financial reporting. You will oversee budgeting, cost allocation, and internal controls while preparing monthly statements.

The role requires CPA, 5+ years’ experience, and ability to lead month-end processes. Strong Excel and cross-department collaboration are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• CPA license.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and cost allocation.
• Experience leading month close.
• Strong understanding of month-end close and deadlines.
• Advanced Excel skills with complex formulas and financial models.
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and expense structures.
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial audiences.
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Responsibilities

• Manage and support day-to-day accounting activities, including Accounts Payable, Commissions, and Claims Billing functions.
• Manage the GL Accounting team with month-end closing activities.
• Produce company financial statements.
• Support the Finance Controller with financial reporting, audits, budgeting, cost allocation, and internal controls.
• Lead month-end closing and prepare internal monthly financial statements and packages.
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and reports.
• Work with the Commissions team to develop, analyze, and reconcile reports and statements.
• Support Accounts Payable and Claims Billing functions as needed.
• Train and mentor junior staff.
• Assist with annual audit preparations.
• Assist with system reviews for process and reporting improvements.
• Lead the annual operating budget process with department heads.
• Maintain detailed department-level budgets and supporting models.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analyses and identify key drivers and trends.
• Partner with department leaders to review variances, validate explanations, and support corrective action.
• Develop, document, and maintain cost allocation methodologies.
• Ensure cost allocations are applied consistently and accurately.
• Reconcile allocated costs to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Periodically assess allocation methodologies.

Skills

Accounts Payable

Commissions

Claims Billing

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Cost allocation

Internal controls

Financial statement preparation

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Advanced Excel

General ledger accounting

Audit preparation

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license

Job description

• Manage and support day-to-day accounting activities, including Accounts Payable, Commissions, and Claims Billing functions
• Manage the GL Accounting team with month-end closing activities
• Produce company financial statements
• Support the Finance Controller with financial reporting, audits, budgeting, cost allocation, and internal controls
• Lead month-end closing and prepare internal monthly financial statements and packages
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and reports
• Work with the Commissions team to develop, analyze, and reconcile reports and statements
• Support Accounts Payable and Claims Billing functions as needed
• Train and mentor junior staff
• Assist with annual audit preparations
• Assist with system reviews for process and reporting improvements
• Lead the annual operating budget process with department heads
• Maintain detailed department-level budgets and supporting models
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analyses and identify key drivers and trends
• Partner with department leaders to review variances, validate explanations, and support corrective action
• Develop, document, and maintain cost allocation methodologies
• Ensure cost allocations are applied consistently and accurately
• Reconcile allocated costs to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies
• Periodically assess allocation methodologies

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• More than five years of progressive accounting experience
• Preferably experience in publicly traded companies and a multi-company environment
• Experience in budgeting, cost analysis, and cost allocation
• Experience leading month close
• Strong understanding of month-end close and meeting deadlines
• Ability to multitask and adapt to changing priorities
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail
• Advanced Excel skills, including complex formulas and financial models
• Solid understanding of general ledger accounting and expense structures
• Ability to communicate financial concepts to non-financial audiences
• Ability to work collaboratively across departments
• Highly organized, with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines
• Must reside in one of the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, Missouri, North Carolina, Nevada, Ohio, South Carolina, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, or Wisconsin
• Permanent U.S. work authorization required
• Employer sponsorship is not offered now or in the future

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in managing accounting activities, including Accounts Payable, Commissions, and Claims Billing, while leading month-end closing processes and producing financial statements. Proficient in budgeting, cost allocation, and financial reporting, with strong analytical skills and advanced Excel capabilities.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Bachelor's Degree In Accounting
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Month-End Closing Leadership
• Advanced Excel Skills
• Budgeting And Cost Allocation Experience

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• General Ledger Accounting
• Financial Reporting
• Cost Analysis
• Journal Entry Review
• Balance Sheet Reconciliation
• Variance Analysis
• Financial Statement Preparation
• Cost Allocation Methodologies
• Audit Preparation
• Financial Modeling

Soft Skills

• Analytical Skills
• Problem-Solving Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Communication Skills
• Organizational Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Industry Keywords

• Publicly Traded Companies
• Multi-Company Environment
• Financial Statements
• Internal Controls
• Department-Level Budgets