Assistant Controller

AVNA; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AVNA is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations, ensure accurate financial reporting, and support month-end and year-end closes.

The role includes mentoring junior staff, coordinating audits, and driving improvements in internal controls, budgeting, and forecasting, with emphasis on GAAP compliance and cross-functional collaboration.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage general ledger activities and ensure accurate journal entries.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (GAAP) and company policies.
• Prepare tax and statutory filings as applicable.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial data and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Mentor and supervise junior accounting staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support financial decision-making.

Skills

Account reconciliations

Budgeting

Forecasting

Tax compliance

Audit coordination

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Leadership

Mentoring

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Microsoft Excel

Job description

The Assistant Controller is responsible for managing the organization's accounting operations, ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and supporting month-end and year-end closing processes. This role also provides financial analysis, mentors junior accounting staff, and assists with audits and budgeting.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Manage general ledger activities and ensure accurate journal entries.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing procedures.
• Reconcile bank accounts, balance sheet accounts, and intercompany transactions.
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards (e.g., GAAP) and company policies.
• Prepare tax and statutory filings as applicable.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing schedules and supporting documentation.
• Analyze financial data and identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities for improvement.
• Monitor accounts payable and accounts receivable activities.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning processes.
• Maintain fixed asset records and depreciation schedules.
• Improve accounting processes and internal controls.
• Mentor and supervise junior accounting staff.
• Collaborate with cross-functional departments to support financial decision-making.

Qualifiications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Experience in manufacturing environment preferred.
• CPA, CMA, or equivalent certification preferred.
• 5–8 years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Required Skills:

• Account reconciliations
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Tax compliance
• Audit coordination
• ERP systems
• Advanced Excel
• Leadership and mentoring

Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

• Accuracy and timeliness of financial reporting