Remote Assistant Controller—Path to Controller Growth

Syscon Inc.; Scottsdale (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus pay

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k)

Paid time off

Job summary

Syscon, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller who will step into a growing accounting role and learn our internal processes to advance into the Controller seat within one year.

This remote role includes some travel to Scottsdale, AZ and requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, a BA/BS in accounting or finance, and strong Excel and reporting skills. You’ll join a collaborative team that values accuracy, ownership, and growth.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• A BA or BS in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Strong accrual accounting experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, reconciliations, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Understanding of income statements, balance sheets, cash flow, and indirect cost allocation.
• Strong Microsoft Excel skills.
• Ability to work through detailed financial information with accuracy.
• Comfort taking direction, asking questions, and learning established processes.
• Strong communication, follow through, and organizational skills.
• A growth mindset and desire to move into a Controller role.

Responsibilities

• Support day-to-day accounting and financial operations.
• Prepare and review reconciliations, reports, and supporting schedules.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Help improve financial systems, policies, and processes.
• Review costs, allocations, and financial details for accuracy.
• Support internal stakeholders with reporting and financial information.
• Assist with audits, compliance, and accounting best practices.
• Learn Syscon’s accounting structure, reporting expectations, and internal processes.
• Build toward broader finance leadership responsibilities over time.

Skills

5+ years accounting/finance experience

BA/BS in Accounting/Finance

Accrual accounting

Financial reporting

Budgeting

Excel

Detail-oriented

Communication skills

Growth mindset for Controller role

Education

BA/BS in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Sage 100 Contractor

Acumatica

Job description

Syscon, Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller who will step into a growing accounting role and learn our internal processes to advance into the Controller seat within one year.

This remote role includes some travel to Scottsdale, AZ and requires 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, a BA/BS in accounting or finance, and strong Excel and reporting skills. You’ll join a collaborative team that values accuracy, ownership, and growth.