Assistant Controller x 175K - 200K + equity x Westside / flex

Vaco by Highspring; El Segundo (CA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Opportunity to work for a mission-driven business

Good work-life balance

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in California is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead accounting operations. This role requires overseeing the general ledger, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and mentoring the accounting team. The ideal candidate has 15+ years of experience, a CPA certification, and is systems savvy. The position offers a good work-life balance and the chance to build processes in a mission-driven environment.

Qualifications

• 15+ years of accounting experience required.
• CPA certification preferred.
• Multi-entity experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the general ledger and revenue recognition.
• Develop and enforce accounting policies aligned with US GAAP.
• Lead the monthly close and create financial statements.
• Manage financial systems for reliable reporting.
• Mentor the accounting team.

Skills

GAAP

Audit

Compliance

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field

Job description

Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller – Senior Accounting Manager – CPA – Certified Public Accountant – Audit – GAAP – Compliance – System Implementation – Multi-Entity – Multi-Location – Multi-Site – Consolidations – Intercompany

What do you need for this Assistant Controller role?

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• 15+ years of accounting experience
• CPA ideal
• Multi-entity experience would be great!
• Advanced Excel

What will you do in this Assistant Controller role?

• Oversee the general ledger, revenue recognition, AR, fixed assets, reconciliations, and cash management.
• Develop, maintain, and enforce accounting policies and procedures aligned with US GAAP.
• Strengthen internal controls between financial systems and the general ledger.
• Implement financial automation tools.
• Continuously improve accounting workflows, systems, and reporting.
• Lead the monthly close, and create financial statements and management reports.
• Coordinate year‑end audits and support ongoing compliance reviews and corporate governance.
• Manage and optimize financial systems to support reliable reporting and operational efficiency.
• Collaborate with internal partners to monitor budgets, analyze performance, and provide insights for FP&A.
• Mentor and guide the accounting team.
• Serve as a liaison with auditors, analysts, and other external stakeholders, providing clear and accurate financial information.

What is in this Assistant Controller role for you?

• Opportunity to work for a mission‑driven business
• Opportunity to work with technology and systems
• Will get tons of exposure to build processes
• Good work‑life balance

So, if you are an experienced Accounting Manager with a CPA and systems savvy then we want to hear from you today! Please send your resume for this Assistant Controller role as we would love to hear from you!