Assistant Controller
Assistant Controller
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Job Description
Step into a high-impact leadership role as an Assistant Controller at Bright Horizons where your financial expertise drives clarity strategy and innovation.In this pivotal position youll ensure the financial results of a distinct business area are not only accurate and complete but delivered with precision and timeliness. Youll lead a talented team of Managers Supervisors and seasoned professionalsempowering them to excel while you independently navigate day-to-day operations and escalate key risks and opportunities to the Controller.
Beyond the numbers youll be a strategic forceshaping short- and mid-term goals and spearheading initiatives that elevate financial systems streamline processes and strengthen internal controls. If youre ready to make a measurable difference in a mission-driven organization this is your opportunity to lead with purpose and impact.
This is a hybrid position requiring 3 days onsite at our headquarters in Newton MA.
Bright Horizons is trusted by families and employers around the world for high-quality child care and early education back-up care and workplace education. We partner with some of the worlds best companies to provide services that help employees perform their best and support families to thrive both personally and professionally.
Responsibilities
Financial Close and Reporting & Accuracy
Responsible for worldwide accounting and SEC disclosures for leases under ASC 842. Also responsible for ensuring leases related liabilities are paid timely.
Oversee North America fixed asset accounting including capital vs expense decisions.
Coordinate monthly and quarterly review processes including balance sheet reconciliations and variance analysis and corrections.
Monitor material areas of the trial balance identifying and escalating risks and concerns.
Ensure compliance with GAAP SEC regulations and internal policies. Ability to understand and research accounting concepts including application of new or changing accounting standards.
Maintain a strong internal control environment and support Sarbanes Oxley compliance.
Ad hoc analysis and projects as require
Team Leadership & Development
Manage and mentor a team of three professionals fostering accountability collaboration and continuous improvement.
Align team objectives with strategic goals set by the Company and Accounting Group.
Set clear performance measurements and provide regular feedback and development opportunities.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Communicate regularly via Teams email and in-person with Operations and Finance Department personnel clients and vendors and internal and external auditors to provide accounting expertise and to answer questions and explain accounting practices.
Build trust and credibility with internal stakeholders by serving as a reliable point of contact for financial matters.
Process Improvement
Identify and implement enhancements to improve efficiency accuracy and scalability.
Leverage technology and automation to streamline reporting and analysis.
Minimum Qualification
Bachelors Degree in Accounting - Required
At least six plus (6) years of progressive accounting experience including lease and fixed asset accounting.
2 years previous management experience required.
Additional Job Requirements
CPA preferred.
Proficient in Excel.
Experience and comfort working in ERPs. Workday experience preferred.
Costar experience is a plus.
Excellent organizational and communication skills and ability to work in deadline-oriented
environment and prioritize effectively.
Detail oriented self-starter and highly motivated.
Benefits:
Bright Horizons offers the following benefits for this position subject to applicable eligibility requirements:
Medical dental and vision insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Life insurance
Long-term and short-term disability insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Salary/Hourly Rate and Other Compensation Disclosures:
The annual starting salary for this position is between $120000 - $135000 annually. The pay range listed here is what Bright Horizons in good faith anticipates offering for this job opening. Actual compensation offers within this range will depend on a variety of factors including experience education and training certifications geography and other relevant business or organizational factors.
This position is also eligible for an annual 10% bonus and $15000 in RSUs.
Compensation: $120000-$135000Life at Bright Horizons:
Our people are the heart of our company. Because were as committed to our own employees as we are to the children families and clients we serve our collaborative workplaces are designed to grow careers and support personal lives. Come build a brighter future with us.
Bright Horizons provides equal opportunity in all aspects of employment and does not discriminate against any individual on the basis of race color religion sex age disability sexual orientation veteran status national origin genetic information or any other characteristic protected under federal state or local law. Bright Horizons complies with the laws and regulations described in the following federal government resources: Know Your Rights Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) and Employee Polygraph Protection Act (EPPA).
If you require assistance or a reasonable accommodation in completing these application materials or any aspect of the application and hiring process please contact the recruitment helpdesk at or . Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.
Employment Type
Full-Time
