On-Site Assistant Controller — Lead Close & Analysis

CITARELLA OPERATINGS LLC; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

CITARELLA OPERATINGS LLC in Bronx, NY is seeking an Assistant Controller to own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen controls and processes.

This hands-on leadership role requires GAAP expertise, ERP proficiency, and the ability to provide actionable insights across sales, operations, and finance. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 5:30am to 1:30pm on-site; salary range $110,000 to $125,000 per year.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Director, or comparable leadership experience.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated experience managing month-end close.
• Experience with ERP systems.
• Strong Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process.
• Ensure accurate and timely recording of all revenue, expenses, inventory, accruals, and other financial activity.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and ensure transactions are properly classified.
• Perform monthly bank, payroll, and inventory reconciliations.
• Coordinate year-end close and support external accountant.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reduce manual work and spreadsheet dependency, and maximize ERP system use.
• Produce monthly reporting packages that include key financial and operating metrics.
• Analyze actual results versus prior periods and explain significant variances.
• Provide financial analysis by product, category, customer and location to support business decisions.
• Oversee customer billing and accounts receivable functions.
• Monitor customer aging, credit limits, deductions, short payments, and past-due balances.
• Establish procedures for customer credit and collections.
• Work with sales to resolve billing and collection issues.
• Ensure vendor invoices are properly matched, approved, coded, and recorded.
• Oversee accounting for inventory; establish controls around inventory receiving, transfers, returns, and disposals.
• Provide sales and gross profit analysis by product, category, customer and location.
• Calculate sales commissions in accordance with plans.

Skills

Excel

Financial analysis

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

CITARELLA OPERATINGS LLC in Bronx, NY is seeking an Assistant Controller to own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close, ensure accurate financial reporting, and strengthen controls and processes.

This hands-on leadership role requires GAAP expertise, ERP proficiency, and the ability to provide actionable insights across sales, operations, and finance. Schedule is Monday to Friday, 5:30am to 1:30pm on-site; salary range $110,000 to $125,000 per year.