Assistant Controller — Multi-Entity GAAP & Automation Leader

AllClear Aerospace & Defense; Florida; On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

AllClear Aerospace & Defense is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting across 10+ entities, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive consolidation work. The role will own the close process, enhance automation, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver insights for leadership.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of accounting leadership, strong GAAP background, and a track record in multi-entity environments. CPA-track and aerospace experience are a plus.

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.
• 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 day-to-day accounting operations across 10+ entities, including AP, AR, and monthly close.
• Apply US GAAP across revenue recognition, accruals, reserves, and other judgments.
• Manage intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations across entities.
• Map and improve close processes; drive automation of manual tasks.
• Partner with non-finance functions to support decision-making.
• Support monthly/quarterly management reporting and variance analysis.
• Serve as primary contact for external auditors during fieldwork.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Process improvement

Automation opportunities

Cross-functional partnership

External audit collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance

CPA or CPA-track (preferred)

Tools

Quantum

ERP systems

Job description

AllClear Aerospace & Defense is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee day-to-day accounting across 10+ entities, ensure GAAP compliance, and drive consolidation work. The role will own the close process, enhance automation, and partner with cross-functional teams to deliver insights for leadership.

The ideal candidate has 7–10+ years of accounting leadership, strong GAAP background, and a track record in multi-entity environments. CPA-track and aerospace experience are a plus.