Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Overview:

• As Assistant Controller you will support a wide variety of functions which include transactional processing monthly close activities financial analysis and the implementation of financial and compliance controls.
• Reporting to the CFO you will serve as a key management resource ensuring that financial records are complete accurate and comply with GAAP policies and the needs of management.
• The team is growing and this role actively manages direct reports in Payroll and General accountant resources.
• You will work closely to enhance the Companys existing accounting procedures and internal controls and seek opportunities to improve accounting operational efficiency and effectiveness.
• You will collaborate with various crossfunctional teams such as Sales Production and Growth to support accounting processes track and analyze operational expenses.

Responsibilities:

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of accounting and financial reporting.
• Implement controls processes and systems to enable the company to meet operational reporting and audit requirements.
• Collaborate with crossfunctional team members to identify improvement opportunities and design / implement controls to manage.
• Complete monthend close accurately and timely including preparing monthly account reconciliations; analyzing balances to ensure accuracy; identifying resolving and communicating unreconciled items to the CFO.
• Prepare monthly financial statements in conformity with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Prepare cashbasis profit and loss report for management review.
• Assist with preparing monthly invoices to clients.
• Manage accounts receivable and drive compliance to terms.
• Review fixed asset purchases and prepare documentation for eligible purchases for financing.
• Oversee payroll payroll and contractor processing including managers review timesheets for hourly employees processing reimbursements and deductions.
• Assist with external audit and tax supporting schedules.
• Prepare ad hoc financial reports upon management requests.
• Proactively identify/resolve operational and financial challenges as they arise
• Assists with process improvements and provides recommendations to management.
• Effectively crosstrained to support other accounting team members.
• Manage accounts payable controls teams and compliance to policies and contracted agreements.
• Operates in a management capacity and cullivates a strong financial team through management expertise and experience (including hiring team building performance management and training)

Required Skills And Qualifications:

• BS degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent.
• At least 8 years of progressive and relevant finance experience (at least 5 years as an Accountant Sr. Accountant or Accounting Manager)
• 13 years experience as a Controller or Director of Accounting highly preferred
• Working Knowledge of GAAP accounting policies
• Expert in Microsoft Office applications (Excel) Google Sheet and QB/QuickBooks Online
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel formulas (Pivot Tables VlookUp Sumifs required)
• Strong Analytical and Organization skills
• Strong communication and collaboration skills ability to multitask and work under pressure thrive in a fastpaced environment
• Experience working in a heavy deadline driven environment. Willingness to work extended hours required
• Advanced problemsolving skills
• CPA license or in process preferred
• Experience with multistate payroll processing and payroll taxes for out of state employees
• Experience interfacing with CPAs and Tax professionals and leading audits with outside parties

Location: Los Angeles (Hybridin office parttime)