Assistant Controller

Emerge; Miami (FL); Sur place; USD 120 000 - 180 000; Plein temps

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Health insurance

Résumé du poste

Emerge in Doral, FL is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead full-cycle accounting across multiple entities and support the Controller and CFO in reporting and analysis. This hands-on role offers exposure to manufacturing, distribution, and operations, with opportunities to develop toward a Controller position.

The ideal candidate has eight years of progressive accounting experience, CPA preferred, and strong ownership and communication skills for leadership of the accounting team.

Qualifications

• Eight years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA strongly preferred; candidates with a strong academic background and comparable experience will be considered.
• Thorough full-cycle accounting experience and understanding of accounting department operations.
• Experience overseeing accounting across multiple entities, business units, locations, or similarly complex operations.
• Strong command of GAAP, journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, close processes, and internal controls.
• ERP experience required; Acumatica experience is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, distribution, transportation, inventory accounting, or multi-location operations is helpful but not required.
• Prior management experience or a demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
• A record of tenure and career progression, along with strong ownership, communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a hands-on setting.

Responsabilités

• Support the full accounting cycle for approximately several legal entities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial results.
• Collaborate with the Controller, CFO, and senior leadership on reporting, financial analysis, process improvements, and day-to-day accounting operations.
• Work with manufacturing, distribution, and operations teams to understand business drivers and strengthen financial visibility.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, internal controls, ERP processes, and accounting team workflows.
• Help lead and develop accounting team members while preparing for broader Controller-level responsibilities.
• Contribute to special projects, reporting improvements, and company-wide initiatives as the business grows.

Connaissances

Accounting experience

Leadership

GAAP

Communication

Independent work

Analytical thinking

Formation

CPA preferred

Outils

Acumatica ERP

Description du poste

Overview

We are currently recruiting an Assistant Controller for a privately owned, industry-leading chemical manufacturing company in Doral, FL. This is an opportunity for an experienced accounting professional to take on a visible, hands‑on role within an established finance team, with a path to Controller.

Our client company was founded more than 60 years ago, and generates over $200 million in annual revenue and operates multiple facilities across the Southeast. The Assistant Controller will work closely with finance leadership and operational teams, gaining broad exposure to accounting, finance, and the business as a whole.

Responsibilities

• Support the full accounting cycle for approximately several legal entities, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial results.
• Collaborate with the Controller, CFO, and senior leadership on reporting, financial analysis, process improvements, and day‑to‑day accounting operations.
• Work with manufacturing, distribution, and operations teams to understand business drivers and strengthen financial visibility.
• Support accounts payable, accounts receivable, inventory accounting, internal controls, ERP processes, and accounting team workflows.
• Help lead and develop accounting team members while preparing for broader Controller‑level responsibilities.
• Contribute to special projects, reporting improvements, and company‑wide initiatives as the business grows.

Qualifications

• At least eight years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA strongly preferred; candidates with a strong academic background and comparable experience will also be considered.
• Thorough full‑cycle accounting experience and a sound understanding of accounting department operations.
• Experience overseeing accounting activities across multiple entities, business units, locations, or similarly complex operations.
• Strong command of GAAP, journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, close processes, and internal controls.
• ERP experience required; Acumatica experience is a plus.
• Experience in manufacturing, chemicals, distribution, transportation, inventory accounting, or multi‑location operations is helpful but not required.
• Prior management experience or a demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team.
• A record of tenure and career progression, along with strong ownership, communication skills, and the ability to work independently in a hands‑on setting.