Assistant Controller: CFO Backup & Multi-Entity Accounting

Frey Consulting Group; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Frey Consulting Group in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a detail-oriented accounting professional to perform hands-on accounting while reviewing work of staff and supporting the CFO. The role offers career growth as the company grows and provides exposure to multi-entity consolidation.

Responsibilities include monthly financial statements, GL oversight, payroll, audits, budgeting, and internal controls. Strong leadership, communication, and CPA consideration are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting; CPA or active CPA candidacy strongly preferred.
• At least 5 years of progressive General Ledger Accounting experience, including overseeing or reviewing others.
• Prior supervisory, team-lead, or mentoring experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office, with advanced Excel capabilities (pivot tables, lookups, complex formulas).
• Experience with Computerease (Deltek) highly preferred.
• Proven ability to work in a fast-paced, multi-entity environment and meet deadlines.
• Strong analytical and communication skills, with ability to document technical accounting matters.
• Proven attention to detail and documentation of work.
• Self-motivated, with strong leadership qualities and team-oriented attitude.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review timely, accurate monthly financial statements for the holding company and subsidiaries, and oversee monthly WIP reporting.
• Oversee general ledger entries and trial balance reconciliations for the same entities.
• Lead the monthly consolidating entries for the holding company and the subsidiary entities.
• Supervise, train, and review the work of accounting staff, providing guidance on daily tasks and month-end deliverables.
• Review bank reconciliations prepared by staff for all entities, resolving discrepancies as needed.
• Review state and local tax filings prepared by staff, ensuring accuracy and timely submission.
• Manage preparation of documentation and serve as a key point of contact for annual audits across all entities.
• Oversee payroll processing and review for accuracy prior to submission.
• Coordinate with APS and HR to ensure accurate and timely payroll tax filings across all jurisdictions.
• Assist with the annual budgeting process and periodic financial forecasting for the holding company and subsidiaries.
• Develop, document, and enforce internal controls across all entities, ensuring compliance with company policy.
• Serve as a backup to the CFO on key accounting and reporting functions as needed.
• Design and produce specialized Excel and Computerease reports as requested by management.
• Additional general accounting, finance, and other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA or active CPA candidacy

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Computerease (Deltek)

Microsoft Word

Job description

Frey Consulting Group in Baton Rouge, LA seeks a detail-oriented accounting professional to perform hands-on accounting while reviewing work of staff and supporting the CFO. The role offers career growth as the company grows and provides exposure to multi-entity consolidation.

Responsibilities include monthly financial statements, GL oversight, payroll, audits, budgeting, and internal controls. Strong leadership, communication, and CPA consideration are preferred.