Assistant Controller - Lead Close, GAAP & Team Oversight

Your Linen Service; Petersburg (VA); On-site; USD 115,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Mohenis Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations, oversee monthly close, and ensure accurate financial reporting for multiple entities. This hands-on role includes staff supervision, internal controls, and audit support.

Qualified candidates will have a CPA, 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience (Sage preferred). Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent
• CPA certification required or eligible
• 7+ years progressive accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting
• Multi-company and intercompany accounting experience
• Strong reconciliation, financial reporting, and Excel skills
• ERP accounting-system experience; Sage experience is a plus
• Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, motivate, and hold a team accountable

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end close.
• Review journal entries for GAAP, accuracy, proper support, and approval.
• Review reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are resolved timely.
• Reconcile and review intercompany transactions and balances.
• Assist with preparation and review of financial statements and consolidated reporting.
• Review accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, debt, leases, payroll, and benefit accounts.
• Investigate unusual balances and discrepancies.
• Supervise and review the work of the accounting team.
• Assist with accounts payable, cash management, and general accounting activities, as needed.
• Maintain strong internal controls and appropriate supporting documentation.
• Assist with annual audits and preparation of audit schedules.
• Improve and streamline accounting processes and procedures.
• Provide backup support to the Controller.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

General ledger accounting

Intercompany accounting

Reconciliation

Leadership / team management

Financial reporting

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA certification

7+ years progressive accounting experience

Tools

Sage

Job description

Mohenis Services, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead day-to-day accounting operations, oversee monthly close, and ensure accurate financial reporting for multiple entities. This hands-on role includes staff supervision, internal controls, and audit support.

Qualified candidates will have a CPA, 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and ERP experience (Sage preferred). Strong leadership and communication skills are essential.