Assistant Corporate Controller

SelectOne; Town of Tonawanda (NY); On-site; USD 150,000 - 165,000; Full time

Job summary

SelectOne in Town of Tonawanda is seeking an experienced Assistant Corporate Controller. This leadership role is responsible for overseeing corporate accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls, while managing a small team.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and a CPA, with 5–8 years of accounting experience, including public accounting. Compensation ranges from $150,000 to $165,000 base salary plus bonus.

Qualifications

• 5–8+ years of accounting experience, with public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience with domestic and international consolidations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting staff.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the monthly close process and preparation of corporate financial statements.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and account analyses for accuracy.
• Lead consolidation efforts in coordination with business unit controllers.
• Analyze financial results to identify trends and variances.
• Serve as a key liaison with auditors, including SOX compliance.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

ERP systems

Technical accounting

Financial analysis

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA

Job description

About the Company:

A publicly traded, SEC‑registered organization with a complex, multi‑entity structure and both domestic and international operations.

About the Job:

The Assistant Corporate Controller is a hands‑on leadership role reporting to the Corporate Controller, responsible for corporate accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls. This position owns the corporate ledger and monthly close process, supports consolidation across business units, and leads key technical accounting initiatives while managing a small team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Overseeing the monthly close process and preparation of corporate financial statements
• Reviewing reconciliations, journal entries, and account analyses to ensure accuracy and completeness
• Leading consolidation efforts in coordination with business unit controllers
• Analyzing financial results to identify trends, variances, and unusual activity
• Serving as a key liaison with internal and external auditors, including SOX compliance
• Managing technical accounting areas such as leases (ASC 842), impairments, and financial disclosures
• Preparing debt covenant calculations and supporting financial reporting requirements
• Conducting technical accounting research and drafting audit‑ready memos
• Supporting foreign currency risk analysis and hedging strategies
• Maintaining ERP and consolidation systems
• Coaching and developing accounting staff
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• CPA required
• 5–8+ years of accounting experience, with public accounting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, and ERP systems
• Experience with domestic and international consolidations
• Proven ability to lead and develop accounting staff

Compensation:

$150,000 – $165,000 base salary plus bonus