Assistant Controller

Crawford Thomas LLC; Florida; On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Profit sharing

Healthcare benefits

401(k) plan with match

Flexible scheduling

Job summary

Crawford Thomas Recruiting is seeking an Assistant Controller for a growing international organization and onsite role in Coral Springs, FL. You will support month-end close, financial reporting, and audit readiness across multiple entities.

The position requires 5+ years in accounting/audit, a strong public accounting background, and solid U.S. GAAP knowledge. CPA or CPA candidate is preferred; collaborate with the Controller and CFO to drive accounting initiatives.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and/or audit experience.
• Meaningful public accounting or direct audit experience required.
• Background with a CPA firm, Big 4/national firm, public-company audit, IRS, or similar audit-focused environment strongly preferred.
• Strong U.S. GAAP and financial statement knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and financial reporting.
• Lead audit preparation and coordinate external auditor requests.
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, GL activity, and supporting schedules.
• Evaluate internal controls, accounting procedures, and compliance.
• Identify accounting risks and improve audit readiness and documentation.
• Support accounting across multiple legal entities and international operations.
• Partner closely with the Controller and CFO on accounting and audit initiatives.

Skills

Public accounting

Audit experience

Financial reporting

Internal controls

GAAP knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA candidate preferred

Job description

Monday-Friday | 9:00 AM-5:00 PM

Required: Public Accounting / Direct Audit Experience

Position Overview

A growing international organization is seeking an Assistant Controller with a strong public accounting and audit background to join its U.S. Finance & Accounting team. This role will support traditional accounting operations while also serving as an internal resource for audit readiness, controls, compliance, financial reporting, and accounting policies. The team already has strong management accounting knowledge and is specifically looking to add deeper public accounting expertise.

Location & Compensation

Assistant Controller

Coral Springs, FL | Fully Onsite

$120,000-130,000 + Profit Sharing

What You'll Do

• Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close and financial reporting.
• Lead audit preparation and coordinate external auditor requests.
• Review financial statements, reconciliations, GL activity, and supporting schedules.
• Evaluate internal controls, accounting procedures, and compliance.
• Identify accounting risks and improve audit readiness and documentation.
• Support accounting across multiple legal entities and international operations.
• Partner closely with the Controller and CFO on accounting and audit initiatives.

What You'll Bring

• 5+ years of progressive accounting and/or audit experience.
• Meaningful public accounting or direct audit experience required.
• Background with a CPA firm, Big 4/national accounting firm, public-company audit, IRS, or similar audit-focused environment strongly preferred.
• Strong U.S. GAAP and financial statement knowledge.
• Experience performing or leading financial audits, testing controls, reviewing supporting documentation, and identifying accounting/control issues.
• Strong month-end close, GL, reconciliations, and financial reporting knowledge.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.
• Multi-entity and international accounting experience is a plus.

Compensation & Benefits

• $120,000-130,000 base salary.
• Profit sharing tied to dividends.
• 100% employer-paid healthcare for individual and family.
• 401(k) after 6 months: 50% match up to 6% plus 3% safe harbor.
• Reasonable flexibility for appointments and personal needs.

Why Join?

Work directly with the Controller and CFO in a high-visibility role where your audit and public accounting expertise will have an immediate impact. Help strengthen controls, improve audit readiness, and support a complex international organization.