Assistant Controller

Manpower - South Florida; Boca Raton (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Manpower in Boca Raton seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to lead month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, and staff development. You will supervise GL activities, collaborate with the Finance Controller, and support audits and internal controls.

The role requires a CPA and 5+ years in progressive accounting in a publicly traded or multi-company environment, with strong Excel skills and ability to drive process improvements across departments.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• Active CPA license is required.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in publicly traded and/or multi-company environments preferred.
• Strong leadership in month-end close and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, cost analysis and cost allocation.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and prepare monthly financial statements and reporting packages.
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting financial reports.
• Oversee and mentor the General Ledger Accounting team.
• Partner with the Commissions team to develop and reconcile reports.
• Support Accounts Payable and Claims Billing as needed.
• Assist with annual audit preparation.
• Lead annual operating budget process with department leaders.
• Develop cost allocation methodologies and maintain variance analyses.
• Identify process improvements and enhance reporting accuracy.

Skills

Month-end close leadership

Budgeting

Cost allocation

Financial reporting

Active CPA license

Microsoft Excel

Analytical skills

Cross-department collaboration

Staff mentoring

Stakeholder communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Active CPA license

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Job description

We are partnering with an established organization seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its Finance team. This is a hands-on leadership opportunity for an accounting professional who enjoys month-end close, financial reporting, budgeting, analysis, and developing accounting staff. The Assistant Controller will oversee key day-to-day accounting activities, support the general ledger team, and work closely with the Finance Controller on reporting, audits, budgeting, cost allocation, and internal controls.

What You'll Do

• Lead the month-end close process and preparation of monthly financial statements and reporting packages.
• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and supporting financial reports.
• Oversee and support the General Ledger Accounting team.
• Partner with the Commissions team to develop, analyze, and reconcile reports and statements.
• Provide support to Accounts Payable and Claims Billing functions as needed.
• Train, mentor, and support junior accounting staff.
• Assist with annual audit preparation.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting.
• Lead the annual operating budget process in partnership with department leaders.
• Maintain department-level budgets and supporting financial models.
• Prepare monthly budget-to-actual variance analysis and identify key trends and drivers.
• Partner with department leaders to review variances and support corrective action when needed.
• Develop and maintain cost allocation methodologies across departments, entities, and cost centers.
• Reconcile allocated costs to the general ledger and resolve discrepancies.
• Periodically review allocation methods for accuracy, consistency, and transparency.

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience in a publicly traded and/or multi-company environment preferred.
• Strong experience leading month-end close.
• Experience with budgeting, cost analysis, and cost allocation.
• Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including complex formulas and financial models.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet critical deadlines.
• Ability to communicate financial information clearly to non-financial stakeholders.
• Strong collaborative skills and the ability to work effectively across departments.

Why This Role?

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants to combine hands-on accounting, financial analysis, budgeting, and team leadership in a highly visible Finance role.

Annual Salary: $120,000 - $135,000, depending on qualifications and experience.

Qualified candidates will be contacted to discuss the opportunity in greater detail.