Assistant Controller

Wolverine Fuels, LLC; United States; Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Care Plan

Retirement Plan

Life Insurance

Paid Time Off

Disability Insurance

Work From Home

Training & Development

Wellness Resources

Job summary

Wolverine Fuels, LLC invites an Assistant Controller to partner with the Controller on accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. You will help ensure accuracy of records, support month-end close, budgeting, audits, and financial analysis while driving process improvements.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in accounting or finance, 3–7 years of experience, and CPA or CPA candidate preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting/finance required.
• 3–7 years of progressive accounting experience.
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts for accuracy.
• Assist with internal and external audits by preparing documentation.
• Oversee daily accounting operations including GL, AP, and AR.
• Develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard assets.
• Identify process improvements to boost efficiency and accuracy.
• Analyze financial data to support strategic decisions.
• Prepare lender-compliant monthly/quarterly/annual statements.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Skills

ERP software

GAAP accounting

Excel advanced

Analytical skills

Time management

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred

Tools

QuickBooks

NetSuite

SAP

Job description

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role is responsible for ensuring accuracy in financial records, maintaining compliance with accounting standards, and contributing to process improvements. The Assistant Controller plays a key role in month-end close, budgeting, audits, and financial analysis.

Responsibilities:

• Support the preparation and timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain and reconcile balance sheet accounts and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Support internal and external audit processes by preparing documentation and responding to inquiries
• Assist in overseeing daily accounting operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, and accounts receivable
• Help develop and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to support strategic decision-making
• Draft monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and lender compliance reporting
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.

Required Skills/Abilities:

• Proficiency with accounting software (e.g., QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar ERP systems)
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Excellent organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.

Education and Experience:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (required)
• 3-7 years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred
• Prior public accounting or corporate accounting experience preferred.
• Health Care Plan (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Plan (401k, IRA)
• Life Insurance (Basic, Voluntary & AD&D)
• Paid Time Off (Vacation, Sick & Public Holidays)
• Short Term & Long Term Disability
• Training & Development
• Work From Home
• Wellness Resources