Assistant Controller Strategic Finance Leadership Role Location: Arlington VA Employment Type: Full-Time Reports To: VP Controller Team Leadership: Revenue & Collections TeamAbout the Opportunity A dynamic growth-oriented organization serving executive-level clients in a specialized industry is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead revenue operations and financial reporting. This role is ideal for a strategic thinker with deep technical accounting expertise and a passion for process improvement and team development.Key Responsibilities Revenue Management & Compliance
Oversee the full revenue cycle: contract review invoicing collections and revenue recognition.
Ensure compliance with ASC 606 including SSP determination and bundled product allocation.
Maintain accurate revenue deferred revenue and invoicing waterfall schedules.
Financial Operations & Reporting
Partner with FP&A to align actuals with forecasts and budgets.
Prepare and review monthly account reconciliations and financial statements.
Support tax filings audits and cash flow forecasting.
Research and document complex accounting issues under US GAAP.
Process Improvement & Systems
Lead system enhancements and automation initiatives.
Develop and document scalable accounting policies and procedures.
Leadership & Collaboration
Manage and mentor the Revenue & Collections team.
Foster cross-functional collaboration and translate technical accounting into business insights.
Qualifications
Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred.
57 years of progressive accounting experience.
Supervisory experience required.
Strong understanding of US GAAP and ASC 606.
Proficiency in Excel and accounting systems (NetSuite Salesforce FloQast preferred).
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