Interim Assistant Controller

GHJ; United States; On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Dormont Manufacturing Co is looking for an Interim Assistant Controller to support accounting leadership and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role involves assisting with month-end and year-end close processes, overseeing financial statements, and ensuring compliance with internal controls.

The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and have 5+ years of accounting experience, with a strong grasp of GAAP and financial reporting practices. A CPA is preferred but not required.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes.
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports.
• Assist with financial statement preparation.
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Support audits and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial data and identify reporting issues.
• Assist with special projects and process improvements.

Skills

Accounting principles

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Problem-solving

ERP systems

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential.

We are partnering with an organization seeking an Interim Assistant Controller to support accounting leadership and ensure accurate financial reporting. This role will assist with close activities, compliance, and process improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end and year-end close processes
• Review reconciliations, journal entries, and financial reports
• Assist with financial statement preparation
• Maintain internal controls and accounting procedures
• Support audits and regulatory reporting requirements
• Analyze financial data and identify reporting issues
• Assist with special projects and process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with ERP systems
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• CPA preferred but not required