Assistant Controller - SEC Reporting & GAAP Lead (Hybrid)

Acs; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Acs is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join the accounting leadership team in Chandler, AZ. This full-time, hybrid role leads external financial reporting, SEC filings (10-K/10-Q/8-K), and close processes for a publicly traded company.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 7+ years of progressive accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and hands-on SEC reporting experience. You will work cross-functionally with Audit, FP&A, Legal, and Tax to ensure accurate disclosures and SOX compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including SEC reporting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
• Experience with consolidations and multi-entity reporting.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (NetSuite, Oracle, SAP) and SEC filing tools (Workiva).
• Excellent writing and communication skills for disclosures.

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation and filing of SEC reports (10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, proxy statements).
• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes and journal entries.
• Prepare technical memos and disclosures supporting complex transactions.
• Coordinate with external auditors, legal counsel, and consultants.
• Monitor ASC updates and SEC rule changes; implement policy changes.
• Support consolidation of multiple entities and cross-entity reporting.
• Liaise with Internal Controls/Audit and cross-functional teams on reporting matters.

Skills

SEC reporting experience

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

Financial close

Multi-entity reporting

Technical writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or in progress

Tools

NetSuite

Oracle

SAP

Workiva

Job description

Acs is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join the accounting leadership team in Chandler, AZ. This full-time, hybrid role leads external financial reporting, SEC filings (10-K/10-Q/8-K), and close processes for a publicly traded company.

The ideal candidate has a CPA, 7+ years of progressive accounting, strong GAAP knowledge, and hands-on SEC reporting experience. You will work cross-functionally with Audit, FP&A, Legal, and Tax to ensure accurate disclosures and SOX compliance.