Assistant Controller

Randstad USA; Las Vegas (NV); Remote; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full medical/dental/vision coverage

401k with company match

Mental health support

Same-day pay program

Job summary

A leading national logistics provider is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage the financial operations of a rapidly scaling organization. This remote position requires expertise in handling massive datasets, leading a team, and ensuring compliance with GAAP standards. Ideal candidates will have at least 3 years of accounting experience, a Bachelor’s Degree in the relevant field, and advanced Excel skills. Competitive salary of $80,000 - $90,000 annually along with excellent benefits including full medical coverage and 401k matching.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience required.
• Familiarity with automation and data integrity processes expected.

Responsibilities

• Own the full month-end close cycle and identify bottlenecks.
• Manage logic and reconciliation for high-volume datasets.
• Supervise and develop a team of two Staff Accountants.
• Lead GAAP initiatives focusing on lease accounting.
• Act as the liaison between Accounting and IT.

Skills

Advanced Excel skills (XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables)

Proactive communication

Hands-on leadership

Education

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Sage 100

Microsoft Dynamics

QuickBooks

Job description

A leading national logistics/eCommerce fulfillment provider is seeking an Assistant Controller who will assist with overseeing the financial operations of its rapidly scaling national footprint.

In this role, you aren’t just maintaining the status quo; you are mastering the flow of massive datasets. With hundreds of thousands of lines of shipping data processed monthly, we need an Assistant Controller with a "data architect" mindset to ensure month-end integrity and GAAP compliance. This is a 100% remote position for residents of the Greater Las Vegas area.

Key Responsibilities

• Close Leadership: Own the full month-end close cycle, identifying bottlenecks in complex data flows and ensuring all deadlines are met.
• Data & Margin Analysis: Manage the logic and reconciliation for high-volume data sets (250,000+ lines per month) to ensure flawless revenue-to-expense reporting.
• Technical Mentorship: Directly supervise and develop a team of two Staff Accountants, acting as the primary technical resource for complex reconciliations and lease accounting.
• Compliance Oversight: Lead technical GAAP initiatives, with a specific focus on ASC 842 (Lease Accounting) across a national warehouse footprint.
• System Optimization: Act as the liaison between Accounting and IT to implement automation, improve data integrity, and shorten close timelines.

Candidate Profile

• Advanced Technical Skills: You are an Excel Power User who finds genuine joy in XLOOKUPs, Pivot Tables, and automated modeling.
• Proactive Communicator: You thrive in a remote environment by raising issues early and providing thorough, logic-based updates.
• Hands-on Leader: You are willing to "get your hands dirty" in the spreadsheets to support your team when they hit a roadblock.
• Experience/Education: 3+ years of accounting experience with a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Systems: Familiarity with Sage 100, Microsoft Dynamics, or QuickBooks is highly preferred.
• Salary: $80,000 - $90,000 annually, depending on experience.
• Location: Remote or Hybrid (Must reside in the Las Vegas area for Pacific Time business hours).
• Benefits: Full medical/dental/vision coverage, 401k with company match, mental health support, and a same-day pay program.

Recruiter Note

To be considered for this role, candidates must be prepared to complete a technical Excel assessment to demonstrate their proficiency in manipulating large-scale datasets.