Strategic Assistant Controller: Close, Forecasts & Compliance

CBIZ Talent Solutions; Acworth (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ Talent Solutions partnered with a nationally recognized utility services company to fill an Assistant Controller position in the greater Atlanta area, offering strong growth opportunities for accounting professionals seeking a stable, well-known organization with national reach.

The role involves monthly closes, GL reconciliations, variance analysis, budgeting support, and SOX procedures, with some travel and potential relocation.

Qualifications

• 2 years of public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced MS Excel and related accounting software skills.
• Proven excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Perform monthly financial close and prepare financial statements.
• Reconcile general ledger accounts.
• Monthly variance analysis to budget and forecast.
• Develop or assist with monthly three-month financial forecast.
• Rate analysis and review for accuracy.
• Manage flow of accounting data to operational offices.
• Assist with SOX compliance and internal controls.
• Participate in annual budgeting process.
• Provide training on internal control procedures and financial statement review.
• Occasional travel and relocation opportunities.

Skills

Public accounting

Excel skills

Communication

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

CBIZ Talent Solutions partnered with a nationally recognized utility services company to fill an Assistant Controller position in the greater Atlanta area, offering strong growth opportunities for accounting professionals seeking a stable, well-known organization with national reach.

The role involves monthly closes, GL reconciliations, variance analysis, budgeting support, and SOX procedures, with some travel and potential relocation.