Assistant Controller

Western Flyer Xpress; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Western Flyer Xpress is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the Controller in managing accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, and regulatory compliance. You will partner with leadership and external auditors to ensure accurate financial statements and robust governance.

This role requires driving improvements in close processes, asset management, and reporting packages, while mentoring staff in a fast-growing environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting, audit, financial close, or ledger experience.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred but not required.
• Experience with ERP implementations and financial systems optimization.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Develop reporting packages for executive leadership.
• Perform financial analysis and explain fluctuations on balance sheet and income statement.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and reviews; liaison with external auditors.
• Lead and mentor accounting team; drive improvements in internal controls and processes.
• Improve reporting efficiency through ERP optimization and automation.

Skills

Financial reporting

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Project management

Communication with executives

Excel proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting/finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting software

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls and compliance activities. This position plays a critical role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial statements while maintaining a strong internal control environment. The Assistant Controller partners with the Controller, Chief Financial Officer, department managers, and external auditors to improve financial processes, support strategic decision-making, and ensure compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory requirements.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES

• Assist the Controller in overseeing and managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Develop reporting packages for executive leadership.
• Perform financial analysis and explain significant balance sheet and income statement fluctuations.
• Ensure accounting records are complete, accurate, and fully supported.
• Exercise independent judgment in evaluating accounting issues, resolving financial reporting matters, and recommending improvements to accounting policies, internal controls, and processes.
• Coordinate annual financial statement audits and reviews.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors for financial reporting matters.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate governance requirements.
• Develop scalable accounting processes capable of supporting rapid organizational growth.
• Improve financial reporting efficiency through automation and ERP optimization.
• Implement best practices in accounting operations, financial close, reconciliations, and reporting.
• Design, document, and improve financial reporting controls and business processes.
• Perform risk assessments and identify opportunities to strengthen financial governance.
• Coordinate management testing of internal controls.
• Lead special projects and perform additional duties as assigned.
• Lead and mentor members of the accounting team.
• Foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and operational excellence.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Experience preparing financial statements.
• Extensive knowledge of fixed asset accounting, including capitalization, depreciation, asset tracking, disposals, and account reconciliations.
• Excellent technical accounting research and documentation skills.
• Strong project-management, organizational, and time-management skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and meet deadlines in a dynamic environment.
• Exceptional analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and experience with ERP and financial-reporting systems.
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic, deadline-driven, high-growth environment.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to interact effectively with executives, auditors, and legal counsel.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive financial information professionally.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with accounting, finance, operations, and leadership teams.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressive accounting, audit, financial close, financial review, or general ledger experience required.
• Prior audit, internal controls, or public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Experience with month-end close, financial statement review, reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and variance analysis required.
• Experience with ERP implementations and financial systems optimization.
• Supervisory experience leading accounting professionals required.
• CPA, CPA candidate, or related accounting certification preferred but not required.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Prolonged periods sitting at a desk, working on a computer, and talking on the phone.
• Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds occasionally.