Assistant Controller

Ledgent; Dracut (MA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, serve as a technical accounting leader, manage accounting staff, and support organizational growth. This role owns the close process, audit management, technical accounting, ERP initiatives, and process improvement efforts.

Responsibilities include owning monthly, quarterly, and annual close; maintaining general ledger integrity; leading GAAP audits; developing policies; ASC 606 and contract accounting;

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA designation.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong revenue recognition and manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Experience leading GAAP audits.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and oversee fixed assets, AP, and AR governance.
• Lead annual GAAP audits and maintain audit readiness.
• Develop accounting policies, controls, and documentation.
• Own ASC 606 revenue recognition and contract accounting compliance.
• Oversee inventory and cost accounting, including production costing and WIP.
• Support ERP implementation and accounting process automation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.

Skills

Advanced Excel

ERP system experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

CPA or CMA designation

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

Deltek Costpoint

Job description

Seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations, serve as a technical accounting leader, manage accounting staff, and support organizational growth. This role owns the close process, audit management, technical accounting, ERP initiatives, and process improvement efforts.

Responsibilities

• Own monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Maintain general ledger integrity and oversee fixed assets, AP, and AR governance.
• Lead annual GAAP audits and maintain audit readiness.
• Develop accounting policies, controls, and documentation.
• Own ASC 606 revenue recognition and contract accounting compliance.
• Oversee inventory and cost accounting, including production costing and WIP.
• Support ERP implementation and accounting process automation.
• Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CMA designation obtained.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong revenue recognition and manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Experience leading GAAP audits.
• Advanced Excel and ERP system experience.
• Eligible to obtain a U.S. government security clearance.

Preferred Qualifications

• 15+ years of accounting experience.
• Experience in venture-backed, PE-backed, aerospace, defense, or manufacturing environments.
• Public accounting background preferred.
• Knowledge of FAR, CAS, DCAA, ASC 718, and ASC 842.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central, Deltek Costpoint, or data automation tools.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance, and San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.