Assistant Controller

Freddie Mac; United States; Remote; USD 127,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company is seeking a highly motivated Assistant Controller to oversee accounting operations. This role involves managing financial reporting, ensuring compliance, and leading a team. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced environment and have a solid accounting background.

Benefits

100% Telecommute positions

Health, Dental and Vision Insurance

401K with Matching

Paid Family Leave

Flexible Time Off (FTO)

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the accounting team, including accounts payable and payroll.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with USGAAP.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Sage

SAP

Oracle

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Job Type

Full-time

Description

We are seeking a highly motivated, detail-oriented and organized Assistant Controller to oversee the day-to-day operations of our accounting department. This role will play a critical part in ensuring accurate financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and supporting strategic financial planning. The ideal candidate thrives in a fast-paced environment and has a solid background in accounting principles, team leadership, and financial systems.

Role and Responsibilities:

• Manage and oversee the daily operations of the accounting team, including accounts payable, general ledger, bank reconciliations, and payroll.
• Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements in compliance with USGAAP (or applicable standards for foreign subsidiaries).
• Lead the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to ensure compliance and efficiency.
• Supervise, train, mentor, and support accounting staff; deliver performance evaluations.
• Work with external auditors to oversee the consolidated annual audit as well as international statutory audits.
• Own key financial systems, manage vendor relationships, oversee systems implementations and train end-users as needed.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments such as HR and Operations to support business initiatives.
• Assist in budget preparation and financial planning processes.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement and implement best practices in financial operations.
• Oversee the integration of newly acquired businesses, from purchase accounting to the day-to-day integration efforts post-acquisition.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required, with CPA certification.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2 years in a supervisory or management role.
• In-depth knowledge of accounting principles, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Proficient in accounting software (e.g., Sage, SAP, Oracle, QuickBooks) and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong leadership and interpersonal skills with the ability to motivate and develop a team.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience in eDiscovery is a plus.

Physical Requirements:

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Benefits & Work Conditions: Repario offers an extensive array of benefits that help our employees improve their quality of life. The following benefits create added value to the work experience and make us a premier employer:

• 100% Telecommute positions
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• 401K with Matching
• Paid Family Leave
• Flexible Time Off (FTO)

About the Business:

Repario is an international, end-to-end eDiscovery service provider founded in 2023. Established via the merger of five established eDiscovery companies, each bringing their own expertise and specialty areas to our consolidated practice, Repario offers a comprehensive suite of services unmatched elsewhere in the industry. We provide expert digital forensics, incident response, and eDiscovery solutions focused primarily on the legal sector. We are a growing, entrepreneurial company seeking top-tier talent to help us provide exceptional value to our existing clients, while assisting in growing our market share and geographic footprint. We prioritize accuracy, security and timely delivery and are dedicated to providing our clients with the highest level of service and support.

Salary Description

$127,000 - $170,000 per year