Assistant Controller: Multi-Entity GAAP & Automation Lead

Towsleys Inc; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Towsleys Inc. seeks an Assistant Controller to oversee day‑to‑day accounting across a 10+ entity structure, including AP, AR, and monthly close, serving as a key GAAP expert for audits and consolidation.

The role emphasizes process improvement, automation, and partnering with non‑finance teams to drive actionable financial insights. A senior candidate with strong leadership and consolidation experience is preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• 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.
• Demonstrated success 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, including intercompany eliminations and consolidations (10+ entities strongly preferred).

Responsibilities

• Oversee AP, AR, and monthly close across 10+ entities.
• Own the close calendar across all entities; review journal entries, reconciliations, and close deliverables.
• Coach and build bench strength within the accounting team.
• Apply US GAAP across revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, and other judgment areas.
• Review and approve account reconciliations and supporting schedules.
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations across 10+ legal entities.
• Own the consolidated close and financial statement preparation.
• Map current‑state accounting processes; drive standardization of close and COA.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Program Management, or other functions outside Finance to support decision‑making.
• Support preparation of monthly/quarterly management reporting packages; assist with variance analysis.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors during fieldwork; prepare audit schedules.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Multi-entity accounting

Intercompany eliminations

Close process management

Process mapping & automation

Cross-functional partnership

Staff supervision

Audit coordination

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

Tools

Quantum

Job description

Towsleys Inc. seeks an Assistant Controller to oversee day‑to‑day accounting across a 10+ entity structure, including AP, AR, and monthly close, serving as a key GAAP expert for audits and consolidation.

The role emphasizes process improvement, automation, and partnering with non‑finance teams to drive actionable financial insights. A senior candidate with strong leadership and consolidation experience is preferred.