Assistant Controller - US GAAP, SOX & Reporting

Main Sequence Technology, Inc.; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

PTO and holidays

Parental Leave

401(k) with match

Stock options

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cogent Communications in Washington, DC seeks an Assistant Controller North America to support the Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting for North American entities. This in-office role requires strong accounting systems background, US GAAP expertise, and ability to manage monthly close processes.

You will lead consolidation, variance analysis, and SOX controls testing, while ensuring policy compliance and timely information for external auditors.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required.
• Minimum 3 years of practical accounting experience.
• Expertise in Excel and financial reporting.
• Experience with Great Plains accounting software is a bonus.
• Solid knowledge of US GAAP.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare monthly financial statements.
• Perform account reconciliations and postings.
• Conduct variance analysis and month-to-month vs plan comparisons.
• Assist in consolidation processes.
• Support Sarbanes-Oxley controls testing/documentation.
• Develop accounting policies and procedures documentation.
• Ensure compliance with policies, controls, and reporting systems.
• Provide information to external auditors.

Skills

Communication skills

Technical accounting

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

Tools

Great Plains

Job description

Cogent Communications in Washington, DC seeks an Assistant Controller North America to support the Controller in delivering accurate financial reporting for North American entities. This in-office role requires strong accounting systems background, US GAAP expertise, and ability to manage monthly close processes.

You will lead consolidation, variance analysis, and SOX controls testing, while ensuring policy compliance and timely information for external auditors.