Assistant Controller

TireHub; Dunwoody (GA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Health Savings Account

Disability and life insurance

Paid vacation & holidays

401k with company match

Free parking

Job summary

TireHub is seeking an Assistant Controller in Dunwoody, GA to partner with the Controller and lead a team of accounting professionals, overseeing close processes and financial reporting under U.S. GAAP.

The role demands hands-on leadership, audit coordination with external auditors, and collaboration across Finance, Treasury, Tax, IT and Operations; CPA required; Epicor and Visual Lease experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license active required.
• 8–12 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience leading accounting teams and audits.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• ERP experience (Epicor preferred) and Visual Lease familiarity.

Responsibilities

• Directs and develops General Ledger and Accounts Payable teams.
• Leads monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Ensures accurate financial reporting under U.S. GAAP.
• Oversees external audits and liaison with auditors.
• Implements internal controls and mitigates risks.
• Collaborates with Treasury, FP&A, Tax and Operations.
• Drives process improvements in accounting operations.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Communication

Data analysis

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA license

Master’s degree (MBA or related) preferred

Tools

Epicor ERP

Visual Lease

Job description

About the position The Assistant Controller is a strategic partner to the Controller and a critical leader within TireHub's Finance organization, responsible for overseeing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and audit activities. This role leads a team of accounting and accounts payable professionals and partners closely with executive leadership, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, Operations, external auditors, and shareholder representatives. The right candidate is a hands-on leader who brings deep technical accounting expertise alongside strong leadership, communication, and business acumen. We are looking for a proven leader with public accounting experience and a track record of progressive responsibility in industry who thrives in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment. This position offers significant executive exposure and is viewed as a key succession role within TireHub's Finance organization. This position reports directly to the Controller.

Responsibilities

• Directly leads, coaches, develops, and evaluates a team of General Ledger Accountants and an Accounts Payable organization.
• Establishes a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, professional development, and operational excellence while recruiting, developing and retaining high-performing talent and maintaining succession plans for key accounting positions.
• Serves as the primary escalation point for complex accounting, operational, and personnel matters.
• Fosters strong cross-functional relationships across Finance, Treasury, FP&A, Tax, IT, Operations, Procurement, and Executive Leadership, influencing organizational decisions through data-driven financial analysis and strategic insight.
• Acts as the Controller’s delegate and representative in executive meetings and business discussions as needed.
• Leads monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with U.S. GAAP, shareholder reporting requirements, and company accounting policies.
• Oversees preparation and review of financial statements and partners with the Controller in preparing presentations and financial analyses for executive leadership and shareholders.
• Researches, documents, and implements technical accounting guidance and emerging accounting standards, driving continuous improvement in accounting policies, procedures, controls, and close processes.
• Leads coordination of the annual external and lender audit activities, serving as the key liaison to ensure timely completion of all requests and deliverables while maintaining an audit-ready accounting operation throughout the year.
• Designs, implements, monitors internal controls to safeguard company assets, ensure compliance, and promote a strong environment that balances efficiency with business needs.
• Identifies financial, operational, and compliance risks, develops mitigation strategies and leads remediation efforts for audit findings and control deficiencies.
• Supports compliance with shareholder governance requirements and lender reporting obligations.
• Collaborates closely with Treasury to reconcile and report cash activities. Investigates and resolves accounting discrepancies, and addresses process inefficiencies to promote financial accuracy.
• Oversees lease accounting processes to ensure compliance with ASC 842.
• Leads the in-sourcing of sales, use and property tax reporting from third-party providers.
• Drives improvements in invoice processing, payment accuracy, and vendor management.
• Participates and maintains ongoing training requirements through in-class, in-person, or computer-based learning modules, as assigned.
• Complies with all TireHub policies and procedures.
• Completes other tasks assigned by their supervisor or another member of leadership.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• CPA license required and maintained in active status.
• 8-12 years of progressive Accounting or Finance experience, including a combination of public accounting and private industry experience.
• Demonstrated success leading accounting teams and developing accounting professionals and building succession for key positions.
• Experience supporting external audits for large or complex organizations required.
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and applicable regulations as they apply to financial reporting, general ledger structure, and internal controls, and sales, use, and property tax compliance.
• Advanced analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to translate complex financial results and data into clear, actionable insights for both finance and non-finance audiences, including executive leadership, auditors, and external business partners.
• Strong project management and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple competing priorities, set clear expectations, and drive accountability across the team.
• High degree of professionalism, discretion, integrity, and accountability in all interactions and decision-making.
• Demonstrated commitment to developing talent, building high-performing teams, and fostering a culture of continuous improvement and operational excellence.
• Proficiency with ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning) systems (Epicor preferred) and Visual Lease.

Nice-to-haves

• Master’s degree (MBA or Master’s in Accounting/Finance) is preferred.
• Previous experience with a Big 4 or nationally recognized public accounting firm strongly preferred.
• Experience in distribution, logistics, or supply chain environment is a plus.

Benefits

• No cost health insurance option
• TireHub funded Health Savings Account
• TireHub paid short/long term disability and life insurance benefits
• Paid vacation and holidays
• Parental leave programs
• 401k including TireHub match
• Access to tire discounts, perks, and so much more!
• Free parking
• Free gym
• Convenient restaurants
• Outdoor spaces
• Special events