Assistant Controller $100-120k plus 10% bonus

Bell & Associates, Inc.; Fort Worth, Arlington, Dallas (TX, TX, TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading financial consulting firm in Texas is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller. This role is responsible for preparing and analyzing financial statements, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting budgeting and auditing processes. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and have over 5 years of relevant experience. Excellent communication skills and strong financial acumen are essential. The position offers a full-time employment opportunity with occasional travel requirements.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of related experience.
• Construction, engineering, and/or distribution experience preferred.
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Ensure accounting practices comply with GAAP and management reporting.
• Analyze financial statements to identify discrepancies.
• Prepare monthly journal entries.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Attention to detail

Accounting principles

Financial principles

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

QuickBase

Vena

Job description

Assistant Controller

Company: Bell & Associates, Inc.

Location: Irving, TX

Base Pay Range: $100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Bell & Associates has been engaged to help our client recruit an Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller will prepare and analyze financial statements and maintain financial controls for entities within the East Division. This person will support and drive M&A, Integrations, Budgeting, Tax, Audit, and other key financial & accounting activities within the Division.

Responsibilities

• Ensure all accounting practices in the division comply with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles and with management reporting
• Analyze financial statements to identify any discrepancies and adjust for completeness and accuracy
• Reconcile balance sheet accounts monthly to ensure accurate reporting and trial balance maintenance
• Prepare monthly journal entries for entities within the division
• Report on KPIs for the division (such as bookings & backlog reporting)
• Support and assist with QuickBase and QuickBooks integration activities as needed; partner with company IT
• Partner with the Sales Operations team as they develop their Shared Service team
• Partner with the AP/AR Shared Service team as they develop their processes and controls within the division
• Complete Vena month-end close procedures and reviews for entities within the division
• Assist Division Controller with budgeting and forecasting
• Assist Division Controller on an Ad Hoc basis
• Support Mergers & Acquisitions within the East Division; Support with integration and on-boarding activities
• Inventory balance review – work with stockroom team for annual physical count, as necessary
• Prepare financials and conduct first review with company management
• Annual, process 1099s to vendors, as needed
• Prepare and present documentation for the East entities for the annual external audit
• Provide any necessary support to the tax team regarding sales tax filing and payments, and Federal & State Income Tax Returns
• Manage bank accounts and perform banking functions to support daily cash operations

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of related experience
• Construction, engineering and/or distribution experience preferred
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized with a keen attention to detail
• High level of confidentiality
• Strong knowledge of accounting and financial principles and best practices
• 25% Travel Expected

Seniority Level

Mid-Senior level

Employment Type

Full-time

Job Function

Accounting/Auditing and Finance