Senior Assistant Controller | CPA, GAAP Expert, Stable Growth

StevenDouglas; Florida; On-site; USD 140,000 - 190,000; Full time

Job summary

StevenDouglas in South Florida seeks an accomplished Assistant Controller (Director of Accounting) to lead the integrity of the general ledger across multiple divisions, oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, and coordinate the annual audit.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will identify process inefficiencies, elevate analytical quality, mentor junior staff, and partner with legal, finance, and operations on strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 7–13 years of accounting experience, mostly in public accounting.
• Prior supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Advanced Excel proficiency.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes across multiple divisions.
• Prepare and review financial statements including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and variance analysis against budget and prior year.
• Oversee general ledger accuracy and consistency, ensuring all activity aligns with GAAP and internal control standards.
• Manage audit preparation and serve as a primary liaison with external auditors throughout the annual audit cycle.
• Identify opportunities to streamline reporting, improve procedures, and enhance the efficiency of the accounting function.
• Develop, document, and implement accounting policies and internal controls.
• Provide mentorship and technical guidance to less experienced members of the accounting team.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with legal, finance, and operational departments on special projects and company initiatives.

Skills

Public accounting background

GAAP fluency

Audit experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Excel

Job description

StevenDouglas in South Florida seeks an accomplished Assistant Controller (Director of Accounting) to lead the integrity of the general ledger across multiple divisions, oversee month-, quarter-, and year-end closes, and coordinate the annual audit.

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, you will identify process inefficiencies, elevate analytical quality, mentor junior staff, and partner with legal, finance, and operations on strategic initiatives.