Remote Assistant Controller — Lead Accounting & Audit

SEH; Clayton (MO); Remote; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

SEH in the United States is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead all accounting operations, support the annual audit, and partner with the Controller and senior leadership on financial strategy, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This remote role offers exposure to executive-level decision making, mentorship of accounting staff, and the opportunity to strengthen internal controls, budget processes, and treasury management across the organization.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting; CPA (Active or Inactive) preferred.
• 15–20 years of relevant accounting experience.
• Experience being part of an annual financial statement audit.
• Broad, hands-on expertise across end-to-end accounting operations including AP, AR, treasury, audits, close, reporting, and contract review.

Responsibilities

• Lead all accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Proactively evaluate emerging accounting standards and regulatory changes, advising leadership on impacts and implementation strategies.
• Build and maintain relationships with external auditors to support audits, controls, and improvement initiatives.
• Manage treasury activities including daily cash positioning, forecasting, bank relationships, and covenant monitoring.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and corporate accounting policies.
• Prepare and review financial statements, management reports, and variance analyses.
• Partner with operations and leadership to support budgeting, forecasting, and cost management.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff.
• Collaborate with the Controller on financial strategy, process improvements, and special projects.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Financial reporting

Auditing collaboration

Team development

ERP experience

Education

Bachelor's in accounting

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics 365

Microsoft Excel

ERP systems

Job description

SEH in the United States is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead all accounting operations, support the annual audit, and partner with the Controller and senior leadership on financial strategy, reporting, and continuous improvement initiatives.

This remote role offers exposure to executive-level decision making, mentorship of accounting staff, and the opportunity to strengthen internal controls, budget processes, and treasury management across the organization.