Assistant Controller

Neara; Northern (KY); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Neara is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in daily accounting operations and month-end close execution. The role emphasizes accurate, timely close deliverables, AP and cash disbursement management, and cross-functional collaboration with People + Culture, IT, Legal, and Operations.

The candidate should have 8-10+ years of accounting experience, strong US GAAP knowledge, and experience with NetSuite.

Qualifications

• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience with month-end close ownership.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience leading accounts payable and cash disbursement cycles.
• Strong stakeholder management with proactive follow-up and external communication.

Responsibilities

• Own assigned month-end close activities with complete, accurate support.
• Own revenue recognition, leasing accounting, fixed assets, and other processes.
• Manage, mentor, and develop 1–2 direct reports.
• Drive AR and invoicing process.
• Ensure entries and reconciliations are review-ready before submission to Controller.
• Enhance and strengthen accounting processes and procedures.
• Support recurring reporting needs with FP&A and Finance leadership.
• Coordinate cross-functional close dependencies (e.g., People + Culture/Payroll, Operations).
• Support external audit and tax requirements with organized documentation.

Skills

Month-end close ownership

US GAAP knowledge

Stakeholder management

Excel skills

Payroll experience

Education

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

Tools

NetSuite

Job description

About the job

Job Summary

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the day-to-day accounting operations and month-end close execution. This role is accountable for delivering accurate, timely, and well-documented close deliverables; driving accounts payable and cash disbursement processes; and partnering cross-functionally (e.g., People + Culture, IT, Legal, Operations) to resolve issues, manage dependencies, and prevent disruptions to close and reporting timelines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA (active / inactive or in progress) strongly preferred.

Experience

• 8-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including month-end close ownership in a mid-size and/or start-up environment.
• Demonstrated ability to deliver close tasks on schedule with high accuracy (reconciliations, journal entries, and support).
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience leading accounts payable and cash disbursement cycles
• Strong stakeholder management skills with a track record of proactive follow-up, escalation, and timely external communication (auditors, vendors, banks, consultants).
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite strongly preferred Ability to leverage system functionality to reduce manual work
• Strong Excel skills required.
• Experience with payroll preferred.

Duties And Responsibilities

• Own assigned month-end close activities in accordance with the close calendar, ensuring deliverables are complete, accurate, and supported (reconciliations, journal entries, and flux analyses).
• Own various accounting processes such as revenue recognition, leasing accounting, fixed assets, and other.
• Manage, mentor and develop 1 to 2 direct reports.
• Drive AR and invoicing process.
• Drive quality and self-review to minimize rework: ensure entries and reconciliations are review-ready before submission to the Controller.
• Enhance and strengthen accounting processes and procedures.
• Partner with FP&A and Finance leadership to support recurring reporting needs, including preparation of schedules and analysis for monthly reviews.
• Coordinate cross-functional close dependencies (e.g., People + Culture/Payroll, Operations) and proactively surface timing or data risks that could impact close.
• Support external audit / tax requirements and review requests by preparing schedules, responding timely, and ensuring complete and organized supporting documentation.

• Respond to internal and external inquiries (auditors, vendors, banks, consultants) with timely acknowledgement and clear next steps; drive issues to closure without requiring repeated follow-up.

• Maintain strong document hygiene (clear file names, organized support, and retrievable workpapers) to ensure audit readiness and efficient collaboration.

• Perform other job-related duties as assigned to support the team and business needs.