Assistant Controller: Scale Financial Close & Controls

Planet Networks; Newton (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Planet Networks is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead the financial close, GL, and reporting in Newton, NJ. This hands-on role covers fixed assets, CIP, internal controls, audits, and NetSuite optimization.

You will partner with various departments to ensure accurate costs and timely statements. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of accounting experience, a strong GAAP foundation, and advanced Excel skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• 5–8 years progressive accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close, GL, reconciliations, and statements.
• Fixed assets, depreciation, and capitalization accounting experience.
• Excellent Excel and ERP systems experience.

Responsibilities

• Partner with the Controller to manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and schedules.
• Assist in preparing accurate financial statements and management reports.
• Maintain GL and balance-sheet integrity; investigate aged items.
• Manage accounting for fixed assets, CIP, depreciation, capitalization, and placed-in-service.
• Collaborate with Construction, Engineering, Procurement, and Operations for costs.
• Ensure net-new accounting policies, controls, and procedures.
• Support external audits and regulatory compliance.

Skills

U.S. GAAP

Financial reporting

Advanced Excel

ERP systems

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Independence

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred or CPA candidate

Tools

Microsoft Excel

NetSuite

ERP systems

Job description

Planet Networks is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead the financial close, GL, and reporting in Newton, NJ. This hands-on role covers fixed assets, CIP, internal controls, audits, and NetSuite optimization.

You will partner with various departments to ensure accurate costs and timely statements. The ideal candidate has 5–8 years of accounting experience, a strong GAAP foundation, and advanced Excel skills.