Assistant Controller

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead SEC reporting and ensure accurate GAAP-compliant financial disclosures for a publicly traded company.

The role partners with auditors, legal, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely external reporting. You will manage the preparation of 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings, oversee monthly close and consolidation, draft footnotes and MD&A, and monitor ASC updates and SEC rule changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or in progress.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with SEC reporting in a public company.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and SOX compliance experience.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations.
• Proficient in ERP and SEC filing tools (NetSuite/Oracle/SAP, Workiva).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SEC reporting and compliance filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements).
• Ensure GAAP compliance and SOX controls across the organization.
• Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and consultants.
• Draft footnotes, MD&A, and other disclosures.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation.
• Prepare technical memos on complex transactions.
• Lead process improvements and automation in reporting.

Skills

SEC reporting

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Consolidations

ERP systems (NetSuite/Oracle/SAP)

Workiva

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or in progress

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 a plus