Assistant Controller - Close & Analysis

Kforce Inc; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical/dental/vision insurance

HSA / FSA

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Financial Leader/Assistant Controller to support the management company's reporting, close, and to drive AI-enabled processes within the department.

The role focuses on leading the monthly close, balance sheet integrity, and collaboration with department leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to deliver accurate corporate entity results.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of Finance and Accounting experience in a financial services or management company setting.
• Solid experience in close the books, rolling up sleeves and analyzing finances.
• Public accounting is a plus, but not required; prior supervisory experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly close activities for assigned entities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statement preparation, and variance analysis
• Analyze financial data to identify trends, exceptions, risks, and opportunities for process improvement
• Maintain strong balance sheet rigor through timely reconciliations, account ownership, and follow-up on balancing items
• Support internal controls, audit requests, regulatory compliance requirements, and documentation standards
• Partner with business teams to ensure cost center P&Ls and corporate entity results are complete, accurate, and well understood

Skills

Close the books

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Kforce Inc. in Boston, MA is seeking an experienced Financial Leader/Assistant Controller to support the management company's reporting, close, and to drive AI-enabled processes within the department.

The role focuses on leading the monthly close, balance sheet integrity, and collaboration with department leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to deliver accurate corporate entity results.