Assistant Controller Job Description

An assistant controller is an accountant who assists a controller, general accountant, or other accountant to prepare and analyze financial statements and reports, and handle financial accounting transactions.

Assistant controllers typically prepare journal entries, ledgers, financial statements, and reports, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and financial statement analysis.

Assistant controllers also monitor business transactions, record-keeping tasks, and accounting procedures.

They may also be in charge of budgets and budget analysis.

Assistant controllers may prepare financial reports for internal and external users.

Job Brief:

We’re looking for an Assistant Controller who will be responsible for assisting the Controller in various aspects of financial reporting and analysis. The ideal candidate will have experience in public accounting and/or corporate accounting, and will be a quick learner with a strong attention to detail.

Assistant Controller Duties:

• Assist Controller with meeting all deadlines and ensuring all tasks are completed on time
• Be a liaison between the Controller and the Director of Operations
• Ensure assets are kept updated within the accounting system
• Process accounting transactions within specified timeframes
• Monitor incoming invoices and payments
• Track and report on inventory
• Process accounting entries and reports
• Prepare documents for internal and external audits
• Perform accounting functions

Assistant Controller Responsibilities:

• Maintain financial accounting records, and reconcile accounts
• Prepare accounting reports for management
• Prepare journal entries for month-end close
• Assist with budget preparation
• Maintain payroll records
• Prepare monthly financial statements and reports for upper management
• Assist with project and sales finance
• Assist with monthly bank statements

Requirements And Skills:

• Bachelor’s degree from a four-year college or university and 5-7 years of experience in accounting or accounting-related field
• Experience in GAAP or tax principles; experience with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS)
• Knowledge of managing cash flow and bank reconciliations

At [Company Name], we believe that diversity and inclusion are key to creating a successful team. We encourage applications from people of all races, religions, national origins, genders, and ages, as well as veterans and individuals with disabilities.