As the Assistant Controller, you will work with the Controller to manage the accounting team and lead the Company's efforts to ensure monthly reported financial statements are issued timely in order to accurately support senior management decision making. You will also assist the Controller in leading the Company's compliance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), including the timely completion of multiple sets of audited financial statements each year. These activities include proactive and effective communications with senior management, investors, and operating departments (e.g. Marketing, Operations, and Franchising). Strong communication and computer skills are necessary to prepare and publish reports for department heads, senior management, and investors

Duties and Responsibilities

Assist the Controller in leading and managing staff through coaching, motivation, and providing direction to deliver expected results.
Work with Controller group to close monthly financial results in eight days or less.
Understand and succinctly communicate complex financial information and GAAP to individuals at all levels of the organization.
Ensure the accuracy of reported financial results and establish necessary processes within and outside of accounting to ensure such.
Review monthly balance sheet account reconciliations to identify and proactively correct system and accounting operational issues to improve accounting efficiency and accuracy.
Prepare quarterly financial statements for each of the Companies in compliance with GAAP.
Provide insight into business trends and root causes and anticipate issues and needed adjustments in order to avoid reactionary behavior.
In partnership with the Controller proactively coordinate and lead the timely completion of the annual audited financial statements. With the Controller, act as the primary point person with the external auditors. Develop and maintain all necessary accounting policies and systems, ensuring that records are maintained in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
Generate and review large quantities of data using internal and external computer systems.
Establish processes and information to support the analyses of reported financial results, on an ongoing and ad hoc basis.
Proactively communicate in order to constructively influence staff and senior management on operational decisions, including creating corrective action plans.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree in accounting required. CPA required.
Minimum 5 years' experience in accounting, with at least three years in public accounting (preferred).
ASC 606 revenue recognition experience is a plus.
Analytical ability is required with a keen attention to detail.
Solid computer skills in MS Office with emphasis on Microsoft Excel spreadsheets, Oracle applications, and the adaptability to learn new applications quickly.
Must have excellent verbal/written communication skills.
Must be self-motivated and able to prioritize and manage multiple tasks in a timely manner.
Detail oriented .