Established, mid-sized private company based in northwest Austin is hiring an Assistant Controller for a new position created due to growth and expansion of the company. This individual will report to the Controller and oversee two Staff members, while taking on progressive levels of responsibility within the organization. This is a great opportunity to join a fast-paced company with a track record of success in a key position.
The Assistant Controller will be responsible for the following job duties:
- Hands-on oversight of the monthly close process, including account reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and review of staff work
- Assisting the Controller with preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements
- Oversight and review of the A/P and A/R functions, along with Payroll – Working closely with external Auditors, along Tax firm and other 3rd party service providers
- Taking on progressive duties related to Budgeting, Analysis, and Treasury, among other items
- Training and mentoring Staff, while continuing to gain leadership responsibilities within the team
- Additional duties on an as-needed basis such as systems implementations & upgrades, ad-hoc reporting, and special projects.
To be considered, candidates should possess the following qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (or related field, with significant Accounting hours)
- Five or more (5+) years of progressive Accounting experience
- Solid understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Prior experience working for a small or mid-sized company is desirable
- Strong team leadership skills, with the ability to train, mentor, and review the work of staff
- Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills
- CPA or CPA candidates are encouraged to apply, although not a requirement.
The company will offer competitive compensation including base salary + bonus, comprehensive benefits/insurance, 401K matching, PTO, etc. They will also provide a nice office environment (with a hybrid work arrangement), good work-life balance, and plenty of career growth opportunities to the chosen candidate.