Remote Assistant Controller – Lead Close & Automate Finance

DMD Systems Recovery, LLC; United States; Remote; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

DMD Systems Recovery is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to take ownership of the accounting function’s day-to-day operations and recurring close, including general ledger, reconciliations, and cash accounting. This hands-on leadership role will develop staff and strengthen processes for a faster, more scalable close.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting with operational discipline and will partner with the Controller on systems, automation, audit, and acquisition

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years progressive accounting experience with significant responsibility for the monthly close process.
• 2-3 years prior public accounting experience in financial statement audit is preferred.
• Combination of public accounting audit and corporate accounting experience strongly preferred.
• CPA or CPA candidate preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.
• Hands-on experience with journal entries, AP, AR, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Accounting team leadership or supervisory experience required.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP systems experience; Dynamics 365 BC a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage deadlines and drive issues to resolution.
• Process improvement and automation mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own and manage the monthly financial close process, including close calendar, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules.
• Review monthly financial results and investigate unusual or unexpected activity.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Provide day-to-day leadership and oversight of accounts payable and accounts receivable, including billing, collections, cash application, vendor payments, and aging.
• Oversee bank reconciliations and cash-related accounting activities.
• Manage and develop accounting staff, establish clear deadlines and expectations, and review work for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain strong accounting documentation and support compliance with U.S. GAAP and established internal controls.
• Coordinate preparation of financial statement audit schedules and supporting documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve, standardize, and automate accounting processes.
• Participate in ERP and financial systems enhancements and implementations.
• Support the Controller with acquisition integration, including onboarding acquired businesses into DMD's accounting processes, systems, reporting, and controls.

Skills

U.S. GAAP knowledge

ERP systems

Excel skills

Leadership experience

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

Dynamics 365 Business Central

Job description

DMD Systems Recovery is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to take ownership of the accounting function’s day-to-day operations and recurring close, including general ledger, reconciliations, and cash accounting. This hands-on leadership role will develop staff and strengthen processes for a faster, more scalable close.

The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting with operational discipline and will partner with the Controller on systems, automation, audit, and acquisition