Assistant Controller

Lawn Squad; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

Authority Brands is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations, ensure GAAP-compliant financial reporting, and manage internal controls across its multi-brand platform. You will lead the Accounting Managers and own P&L sign-off each period to ensure accuracy for all entities.

In addition, you will coordinate with FP&A, Treasury, and Tax on consolidated reporting, drive audit readiness, and mentor a growing accounting team as the company expands through acquisitions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 10-12+ years of progressive accounting experience including public accounting.
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-brand, or PE-backed organizations; strong audit management.
• Proven people leadership and team development experience.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close with GAAP financial statements across entities.
• Own final P&L sign-off and ensure accuracy before submission to FP&A and leadership.
• Coordinate with FP&A, Treasury, and Tax on consolidated reporting.
• Lead Accounting Managers and strengthen internal controls for scale.

Skills

People leadership

Financial reporting

Cross-functional collaboration

Audit readiness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

SAP

NetSuite

Job description

The Assistant Controller oversees accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls across Authority Brands' multi-brand platform. This role leads the Accounting Managers and owns the accuracy and quality of accounting outputs, including departmental and location coding and margin integrity, so that financial statements and downstream reporting are reliable without further review. The Assistant Controller owns final quality checks and P&L sign-off each period and is central to scaling the accounting function alongside the company's growth and acquisition activity.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Close & Financial Reporting

• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely GAAP financial statements across corporate and brand entities
• Own final quality checks and P&L sign-off for all brands and entities each period prior to release to FP&A and leadership
• Partner with FP&A, Treasury, and Tax on consolidated reporting and cross-functional initiatives

Coding Accuracy & Data Integrity

• Ensure accuracy of accounting coding, including department, location, and GL account, so that brand, location, and consolidated reporting function correctly
• Review margin integrity across brands and revenue streams, ensuring revenue and costs are matched and classified appropriately
• Establish review procedures and accountability within the accounting team so that accounting inputs do not require downstream validation by FP&A

External Audit

• Own the annual external audit end to end, including audit planning, timelines, and coordination with the audit firm
• Manage preparation and delivery of PBC requests, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules across all entities
• Lead the team through fieldwork, resolve auditor inquiries, and evaluate proposed adjustments
• Drive remediation of audit findings and management letter comments, and maintain audit-ready documentation throughout the year

Team Leadership & Controls

• Lead and develop the Accounting Managers and broader accounting team, setting clear standards for accuracy, timeliness, and review
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures across a growing multi-brand structure
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements to scale the close
• Support the SVP, Controller & Treasurer on technical accounting matters and acquisition integrations, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA required.
• 10-12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm) and industry leadership roles.
• Experience in multi-entity, multi-brand, or PE-backed organizations strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience managing external audits and technical accounting matters.
• Proven people leadership and team development experience.
• Strong ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, NetSuite).