Assistant Controller - Build Scalable Finance Ops (CPA)

Addison Group; Bethesda (MD); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Bonuses

401(k)

Job summary

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to build and scale the accounting function in Bethesda, MD. This newly created role offers ownership, direct interaction with executive leadership, and the opportunity to establish scalable processes, controls, and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on CPA with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, multi-entity operations, and proficiency with ERP systems.

Qualifications

• Active CPA designation required.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
• Experience building, restructuring, or significantly enhancing an accounting function.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong multi-entity accounting experience.
• Highly proficient with accounting systems and technology.
• Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.

Responsibilities

• Build and establish the accounting function from the ground up, creating scalable processes, policies, and controls.
• Own day-to-day accounting operations, including: Month-end close, Financial reporting, General ledger management, Account reconciliations.
• Lead multi-entity accounting and consolidation activities across the organization.
• Design and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and reporting infrastructure.
• Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
• Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems, technology, and automation initiatives.
• Support organizational growth through process improvement and operational scalability.
• Serve as a key accounting leader within a dynamic and expanding financial services environment.

Skills

Hands-on leadership

Multi-entity accounting

Accounting systems proficiency

Strategic/tactical balance

Education

Active CPA designation

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance/Business

Tools

ERP platforms

Sage Intacct

Job description

Addison Group is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to build and scale the accounting function in Bethesda, MD. This newly created role offers ownership, direct interaction with executive leadership, and the opportunity to establish scalable processes, controls, and infrastructure.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on CPA with 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, multi-entity operations, and proficiency with ERP systems.