Assistant Controller

McBride Executive Search; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

McBride Executive Search is assisting a publicly traded company in Chandler, AZ, to recruit an experienced Assistant Controller for the accounting leadership team. The role focuses on accurate external reporting, strict timelines, and SOX/Gaap compliance, with hands-on SEC reporting experience.

The successful candidate will manage 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K processes, coordinate with auditors, and support monthly and annual close across multi-entity reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or in progress required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and SEC reporting 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 and SEC filing/XBRL tools (Workiva)
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and filing of periodic SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements)
• Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and outside consultants on quarterly and annual filings
• Draft and review financial statement footnotes, MD&A, and other disclosures
• Monitor ASC updates and SEC rule changes and assess impact on the company
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely financial statements
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidation activities
• Prepare technical accounting memos supporting complex transactions (revenue recognition, stock compensation, business combinations, leases)
• Support consolidation of multiple entities/segments in accordance with GAAP

Skills

SEC Reporting

GAAP Knowledge

Technical Accounting

Financial Analysis

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 industry a plus