Assistant Controller

Directive Consulting Inc.; United States; Remote; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to manage remote accounting functions. You will oversee Accounts Payable and Receivable, manage month-end closures, and ensure compliance with financial regulations. Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor's in Accounting and 5+ years in corporate accounting. Proficiency in NetSuite and Excel is required, and familiarity with automation tools is a plus.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in general corporate accounting, preferably in a service-based company.
• Experience with monthly closing processes.
• Familiarity with compliance-related filings.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions.
• Manage month-end and quarter-end close processes.
• Supervise compliance-related filings and support client audits.

Skills

General corporate accounting

GAAP accounting

Proficiency in NetSuite

Proficiency in Excel

Exposure to automation tools

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

NetSuite

Excel

Datarails

Job description

A company is looking for an Assistant Controller (Remote US).

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable functions, ensuring accurate processing of disbursements and client billing
• Manage month-end and quarter-end close processes, including financial statement preparation and variance analysis
• Supervise compliance-related filings and provide support for client audits and financial systems projects

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent in Accounting
• 5+ years of relevant experience in general corporate accounting, preferably in a service-based company
• Experience with GAAP accounting and monthly closing processes
• Proficiency in NetSuite and Excel; familiarity with Datarails is a plus
• Exposure to automation tools and AI within Finance/Accounting disciplines