Assistant Controller

Dexian; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Dexian is seeking an Assistant Controller to report to the CFO and oversee daily accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance across multiple entities. The role includes budget support, audits, and process improvements in a growing organization.

The successful candidate will manage staff, drive strong internal controls, and partner with leadership to deliver accurate financial insights and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with public and corporate accounting experience.
• Experience supervising accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations including AP/AR, fixed assets, and GL.
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes with timely financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly statements, variance analyses, and management reporting.
• Support consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities and budgeting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Financial reporting

Audits

Tax compliance

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

Sage Intacct

Job description

Assistant Controller (Confidential Company)

Overview

The Assistant Controller will report directly to the CFO and play a key role in overseeing daily accounting operations, financial reporting, compliance, budgeting, and team leadership. This position offers broad exposure across multiple entities and the opportunity to drive process improvements within a growing and dynamic organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Fixed Assets, and General Ledger activities.
• Lead monthly and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review monthly financial statements, variance analyses, and management reporting.
• Support consolidated financial reporting across multiple entities.
• Assist with annual budgeting, forecasting, and cash flow planning.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and applicable financial regulations.
• Partner with leadership to provide financial insights and operational support.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff.
• Participate in special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with a combination of public accounting and corporate accounting experience preferred.
• Prior experience managing or supervising accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, audits, tax compliance, and internal controls.
• Sage Intacct experience highly preferred.
• Nonprofit and/or foundation accounting experience preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills, including large data set analysis, reporting, and complex formulas.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and relationship-building skills.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail.

Highlights

• Reports directly to the CFO.
• High-visibility accounting leadership role with broad operational exposure.
• Opportunity to influence financial processes, reporting, and internal controls.
• Mix of accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, audit, and team leadership responsibilities.
• Strong long-term career growth potential within a stable and mission-driven organization.

Dexian stands at the forefront of Talent + Technology solutions with a presence spanning more than 70 locations worldwide and a team exceeding 10,000 professionals. As one of the largest technology and professional staffing companies and one of the largest minority-owned staffing companies in the United States, Dexian combines over 30 years of industry expertise with cutting-edge technologies to deliver comprehensive global services and support. Dexian connects the right talent and the right technology with the right organizations to deliver trajectory-changing results that help everyone achieve their ambitions and goals. To learn more, please visit https://dexian.com/. Dexian is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.