Assistant Controller - SEC Reporting & GAAP Expert

McBride Executive Search; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 210,000; Full time

Job summary

McBride Executive Search is assisting a publicly traded company in Chandler, AZ, to recruit an experienced Assistant Controller for the accounting leadership team. The role focuses on accurate external reporting, strict timelines, and SOX/Gaap compliance, with hands-on SEC reporting experience.

The successful candidate will manage 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K processes, coordinate with auditors, and support monthly and annual close across multi-entity reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or in progress required
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including public accounting and SEC reporting at a publicly traded company
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance
• Experience with consolidations and multi-entity reporting
• Proficiency with ERP systems and SEC filing/XBRL tools (Workiva)
• Excellent writing and communication skills
• High attention to detail and ability to manage deadlines

Responsibilities

• Manage the preparation and filing of periodic SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements)
• Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and outside consultants on quarterly and annual filings
• Draft and review financial statement footnotes, MD&A, and other disclosures
• Monitor ASC updates and SEC rule changes and assess impact on the company
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and ensure timely financial statements
• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and consolidation activities
• Prepare technical accounting memos supporting complex transactions (revenue recognition, stock compensation, business combinations, leases)
• Support consolidation of multiple entities/segments in accordance with GAAP

Skills

SEC Reporting

GAAP Knowledge

Technical Accounting

Financial Analysis

Cross-functional Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA or in progress

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Workiva

Job description

McBride Executive Search is assisting a publicly traded company in Chandler, AZ, to recruit an experienced Assistant Controller for the accounting leadership team. The role focuses on accurate external reporting, strict timelines, and SOX/Gaap compliance, with hands-on SEC reporting experience.

The successful candidate will manage 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K processes, coordinate with auditors, and support monthly and annual close across multi-entity reporting.