Assistant Controller — GAAP, Consolidations & Automation

AllClear Aerospace & Defense; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

AllClear Aerospace & Defense is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations across 10+ entities, including AP, AR, and monthly close.

The role is a technical GAAP resource, supports external audits, consolidations, and drives process improvements and automation across Finance and related functions. A strong candidate will build partnerships with operations and management to enable better business decisions.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance required.
• 7–10+ years progressive accounting experience, including supervisory experience.
• Experience managing accounting staff across AP, AR, and close functions.
• Solid working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience in process mapping/improvement.
• Track record identifying automation opportunities and implementing tools/systems.
• Experience partnering with non-finance departments.
• Exposure to management reporting.
• Experience working directly with external audit firms.
• Multi-entity accounting experience (10+ entities strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP, AR, and the monthly close across 10+ entities.
• Own the close calendar; review journals and reconciliations.
• Coach and build bench strength within accounting staff.
• Apply US GAAP across revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, and judgments.
• Research and document technical accounting positions as needed.
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations across 10+ legal entities.
• Own the consolidated close and financial statement preparation.
• Support entity-level and consolidated audits.
• Map current-state accounting processes; identify inefficiencies and gaps.
• Drive standardization of close processes and chart of accounts.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Process mapping / improvement

Automation opportunities

Cross-functional collaboration

External audit coordination

Leadership / supervisory experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Quantum inventory system

Job description

AllClear Aerospace & Defense is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting operations across 10+ entities, including AP, AR, and monthly close.

The role is a technical GAAP resource, supports external audits, consolidations, and drives process improvements and automation across Finance and related functions. A strong candidate will build partnerships with operations and management to enable better business decisions.