Assistant Controller

Job Juncture; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Job Juncture is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join the accounting leadership team of a publicly traded company in Chandler, AZ. The role focuses on accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of external financial reporting in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities include SEC filings, SOX compliance, and coordinating with external auditors. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with ASC updates and complex disclosures, plus a strong close and consolidation background.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or in progress preferred.
• 7+ years accounting experience including public company or SEC reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, SEC rules, and SOX controls.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and file periodic SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K) and proxy statements.
• Ensure GAAP compliance and SOX controls across the reporting process.
• Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and consultants on filings.
• Draft footnotes, MD&A, and other disclosures; support technical memos.
• Assist monthly, quarterly, and annual close; review journal entries and reconciliations.
• Support multi-entity consolidation and reporting; manage close timelines.

Skills

US GAAP

SEC reporting

SOX compliance

Consolidations

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Workiva

Job description

Location: Chandler, AZ | Reports to: VP of Accounting / Controller | Type: Full-Time, Hybrid.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join the accounting leadership team of a publicly traded company. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and compliance of external financial reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on SEC reporting experience and thrives in a fast-paced, deadline-driven public company environment.

Key Responsibilities

SEC Reporting & Compliance

• Manage the preparation and filing of periodic SEC reports, including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy statements
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations, GAAP, and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and outside consultants on quarterly and annual filings
• Draft and review financial statement footnotes, MD&A, and other disclosure documents
• Monitor emerging accounting standards (ASC updates) and SEC rule changes, assessing and implementing impact on the company
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and consolidation activities
• Prepare technical accounting memos supporting complex transactions (revenue recognition, stock compensation, business combinations, leases, etc.)
• Support consolidation of multiple entities/segments in accordance with GAAP

Internal Controls & Audit

• Serve as a key liaison for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Partner with FP&A, Legal, Investor Relations, and Tax teams on reporting matters
• Assist the Controller in special projects, technical research, and process automation initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or in progress required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred) and/or SEC reporting experience at a publicly traded company
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance
• Experience with consolidations and multi-entity reporting
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and SEC filing/XBRL tools (e.g., Workiva)
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills, with the ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear disclosures
• High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience as a Manager/Senior Manager in a public accounting firm's assurance practice
• Experience in multi-entity industry a plus