Assistant Controller: GAAP, Forecasting & Financial Ops

Jobtailor; North Wales (Montgomery County); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced accounting leader to manage daily operations, close processes, and financial reporting in a fast-paced US environment. You will partner with cross-functional teams, drive internal controls, and support audits while mentoring staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance with 5+ years of progressive experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and hands-on ERP systems experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial controls, and audit processes.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• High attention to detail with accuracy and integrity.
• U.S. applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
• For applicable export-controlled positions, must be a U.S. Person under ITAR or eligible for approval for a U.S. Government export license.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations including AP, AR, GL, payroll accounting, and fixed assets.
• Manage month-end and year-end close processes.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and financial schedules.
• Support audits with documentation and explanations.
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Partner with cross-functional teams on financial analysis, cost tracking, and improvements.
• Contribute to budgeting and forecasting cycles and monitor variances.
• Help implement and optimize financial systems, tools, and reporting automation.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff and promote continuous improvement.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced accounting leader to manage daily operations, close processes, and financial reporting in a fast-paced US environment. You will partner with cross-functional teams, drive internal controls, and support audits while mentoring staff.

The ideal candidate has a Bachelor’s in Accounting/Finance with 5+ years of progressive experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and hands-on ERP systems experience.