Assistant Controller

ABOUT THE ROLE

We are looking for an experienced, responsible, detail-oriented Assistant Controller to work under the direction of the Controller. The Assistant Controller will assist with the preparation of financial statements, budget reports and internal control systems to serve our current needs along with building a high-performance accounting organization to support the needs of our rapidly growing company.

REPORTS TO: Controller

PAY CLASSIFICATION: Full-Time, Exempt  

RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements and analyses
• Establishing and maintaining internal controls
• Assisting with the budgeting and forecasting processes
• Researching accounting issues for compliance with generally accepted accounting principles
• Serving as a liaison to external auditors and income tax preparers
• Ongoing activities within general accounting, cash management and income tax
• Managing accounting master data
• Supervising staff accountant(s)
• Collaborating with other departments to ensure the accuracy of financial statements
• Work with international accounting firms and auditors to ensure compliance with statutory requirements
• Work with the Controller, CFO and Finance team for various Accounting department projects in support of Company objectives

EDUCATION  

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar field

CPA or CPA candidate

SKILLS 

• Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations
• Ability to analyze, research, develop and implement GAAP changes as needed
• Prior experience in accounting for international operations
• Ability to analyze, develop and implement process changes for increased efficiency and effectiveness
• Prior experience with ERPs and Financial reporting systems
• Strong understanding of internal controls and the ability to develop new controls as needed
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Highly skilled in math, accounting and financial processes
• Excellent communication, collaboration and interpersonal skills
• Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks
• Excellent data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
• Highly organized with keen attention to detail
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or similar field
• CPA or CPA candidate required
• At least seven years of work experience in accounting, with a mix of operational and technical accounting roles

BENEFITS 

• Employer Paid Health, Vision, Dental 
• 401 (K) Plan with Employer Matching 
• Competitive Bonus Structure 
• Employer Paid Life Insurance and Disability Insurance 
• Generous Paid Time Off Plan 
• Virtual Employment 
• Technology Allowance 
• Vacation Bonus 
• Paid Office Closure December 24-January 1 
• Paid Holidays Schedule 
• Certification Reimbursement
• Flu Shot Reimbursement 

ABOUT A-LIGN 

A-LIGN is a technology-enabled security and compliance partner trusted by more than 2,400 global organizations to confidently mitigate cybersecurity risks. We work with small businesses to global enterprises with services spanning across SOC, Penetration Testing, PCI DSS, HITRUST, ISO and privacy compliance. Our proprietary compliance management platform is transforming the compliance experience by enabling an anytime, anywhere approach to audits. For more information, visit www.A-LIGN.com.