Assistant Controller

Stellar Snacks; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Stellar Snacks, based in Louisville, KY, seeks a senior accounting professional to own the month-, quarter-, and year-end close, review journal entries, accruals, and variances for leadership. You will drive accuracy and cycle-time improvements across close processes.

The role also covers reconciliations, external audits, and internal control enhancements, with responsibility for budgeting support and ad hoc financial analyses. CPA and U.S. GAAP expertise are required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience (commensurate with experience).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the full-cycle close process.
• Proven experience supporting external audits and preparing reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/accounting systems. Net Suite preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, ensuring deadlines are met and results are accurate.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide commentary to the Controller and leadership.
• Continuously improve close procedures to reduce cycle time and strengthen controls.
• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring items are supported, current, and properly documented.
• Research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Maintain reconciliation standards and documentation across all general ledger accounts.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors during the annual audit.
• Prepare audit schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation (PBC items).
• Respond to auditor inquiries and help resolve findings efficiently.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and related footnote disclosures.
• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Maintain and write standard operating procedures.
• Help enforce and improve internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Support the Controller on special projects, system enhancements, and process improvements.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Close process management

Audit support

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

NetSuite

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA certification

Tools

ERP/accounting systems

Job description

Key Responsibilities

Close Process

• Own and manage the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, ensuring deadlines are met and results are accurate.
• Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide commentary to the Controller and leadership.
• Continuously improve close procedures to reduce cycle time and strengthen controls.

Reconciliations

• Prepare and review balance sheet account reconciliations, ensuring items are supported, current, and properly documented.
• Research and resolve reconciling items in a timely manner.
• Maintain reconciliation standards and documentation across all general ledger accounts.

Annual Audit

• Serve as a primary point of contact for external auditors during the annual audit.
• Prepare audit schedules, workpapers, and supporting documentation (PBC items).
• Respond to auditor inquiries and help resolve findings efficiently.
• Support the preparation of financial statements and related footnote disclosures.

General Accounting & Controls

• Maintain the integrity of the general ledger and chart of accounts.
• Maintain and write standard operating procedures.
• Help enforce and improve internal controls and accounting policies.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis as needed.
• Support the Controller on special projects, system enhancements, and process improvements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA strongly preferred.
• 8 years of progressive accounting experience (commensurate with experience).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and the full-cycle close process.
• Proven experience supporting external audits and preparing reconciliations.
• Advanced Excel skills; experience with ERP/accounting systems. Net Suite preferred
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills.