Assistant Controller

LifeVantage Corporation; Sandy (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

LifeVantage Corporation in Sandy, UT is seeking an Assistant Controller with strong US GAAP expertise to lead domestic and international close processes and support SEC reporting. The role emphasizes internal controls, policy writing, and collaboration with tax and audit teams.

The candidate will manage accounting functions, mentor staff, ensure SOX compliance, and provide timely financial analysis to senior leadership. A bachelor’s in accounting or finance is required, with a master’s preferred.

Qualifications

• Minimum five years progressive accounting experience including public accounting and SEC exposure.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley requirements (COSO).
• Supervisory experience and ability to lead teams.

Responsibilities

• Assist accounting leadership in determining US GAAP treatment of complex transactions.
• Oversee domestic and international accounting close processes.
• Lead, train, and motivate team members to achieve department goals.
• Develop and maintain internal policies to ensure SOX compliance.
• Assist in quarterly reviews and annual audits (domestic & foreign).
• Prepare US GAAP financial statements and SEC Form 10-K and 10-Q.
• Support transfer pricing documentation and tax coordination.
• Support budgeting and forecasting.
• Perform related accounting tasks as requested by the Corporate Controller.
• Be main point of contact with internal and external audit partners.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Internal controls

Leadership

Communication

Financial reporting

SOX/COSO

Team management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA preferred

Job description

The ideal candidate should have strong and broad domestic and international accounting experience along with a high level of knowledge of GAAP, internal controls and accounting processes. The candidate should have the ability to apply GAAP in an effective manner as well as have knowledge of industry best practices and processes in accounting, internal controls and business.

The individual in this position will report directly to the Corporate Controller and will manage the corporate and international accounting close process as well as assist with financial reporting, consolidation of subsidiary entities, researching transactions for appropriate accounting treatment and documenting findings. This position will manage all of the corporate accounting functions, including the cost accounting, general accounting, accounts payable, and assist our international accounting teams. The position will support the tax and SEC reporting functions by providing supporting schedules and information as requested.

The Assistant Controller will serve as a key contact for accounting advisory and assist the Corporate Controller in writing accounting policies for the organization. The candidate must have strong leadership, communication and influencing skills, as well as relationship building and collaboration, judgment, teamwork, people management, and the ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with a high degree of discretion, diligence and good judgment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the accounting leadership team in analyzing complex transactions and determining appropriate U.S. GAAP treatment and communicate findings through verbal communication and written documentation.
• Oversee and manage all areas of the domestic and international accounting close process
• Lead, train, develop, and motivate team members and peers in order to maintain a high level of employee competence for sustained and self-reliant performance and achievement of the department and company goals.
• Help with the development and maintenance of internal policies and procedures to ensure compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act of 2002.
• Assist in preparation for and management of quarterly reviews and annual audits (domestic & foreign).
• Assist in the preparation of U.S. GAAP financial statements and the preparation of SEC Forms 10-K and 10-Q.
• Support the Corporate Controller and Sr. Director of Tax in maintaining and executing transfer pricing policies and provide support for annual transfer pricing documentation.
• Support the finance department in their budgeting and forecasting processes.
• Perform other related accounting/financial duties as requested by the Corporate Controller.
• Become the main point of contact with our internal and external audit partners.

Qualifications and Requirements

• At least five (5) years progressive accounting experience (public accounting and SEC experience preferred).
• Auditing at a public accounting firm preferred.
• Supervisory experience required.
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP.
• In-depth knowledge of Sarbanes-Oxley requirements and COSO.
• Experience working with multiple foreign currency subsidiaries including the consolidation of those entities.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively interact with others and work independently.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills, to be able to identify and pro-actively propose system and process improvements.
• High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
• High degree of accuracy, strong attention to detail but also able to look at the “big picture”.

Education

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Master’s degree in Accounting or MBA preferred.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.