Assistant Controller - SEC Reporting & Compliance (Hybrid)

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead SEC reporting and ensure accurate GAAP-compliant financial disclosures for a publicly traded company.

The role partners with auditors, legal, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely external reporting. You will manage the preparation of 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings, oversee monthly close and consolidation, draft footnotes and MD&A, and monitor ASC updates and SEC rule changes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or in progress.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience with SEC reporting in a public company.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge and SOX compliance experience.
• Experience with multi-entity consolidations.
• Proficient in ERP and SEC filing tools (NetSuite/Oracle/SAP, Workiva).
• Excellent written and verbal communication; detail-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Oversee SEC reporting and compliance filings (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements).
• Ensure GAAP compliance and SOX controls across the organization.
• Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and consultants.
• Draft footnotes, MD&A, and other disclosures.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close and consolidation.
• Prepare technical memos on complex transactions.
• Lead process improvements and automation in reporting.

Skills

SEC reporting

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Consolidations

ERP systems (NetSuite/Oracle/SAP)

Workiva

Technical writing

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or in progress

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Workiva

Job description

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead SEC reporting and ensure accurate GAAP-compliant financial disclosures for a publicly traded company.

The role partners with auditors, legal, and cross-functional teams to ensure timely external reporting. You will manage the preparation of 10-K/10-Q/8-K filings, oversee monthly close and consolidation, draft footnotes and MD&A, and monitor ASC updates and SEC rule changes.