Assistant Controller

Red Cell is looking to hire an experienced Assistant Controller.  The Assistant Controller will provide management with financial information by assisting in the monthly accounting of multiple related entities, analyzing accounts and preparing monthly reporting packages.

You will report to the Red Cell Partner’s Controller. This is a hybrid position, where the candidate is expected to go to our office in the McLean, Virginia area at a minimum of three days per week.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assist in preparation of consolidated internal and external financial statements by gathering and analyzing information from the general ledger system.
• Assist in the day-to-day accounting of multiple related entities, including cash reconciliation, accounts payable, expense reports (both credit cards and reimbursement of expenses) and payroll posting.
• Prepare recurring and non-recurring general ledger entries.
• Answer accounting and financial questions by researching and interpreting data.
• Help maintain appropriate financial records for vendor accounts and contractors.
• Assist in the preparation of annual 1099's.
• Generate, organize and compile information and support documents to complete tax filings and annual audit.
• Work cross functionally with members of the Accounting, Finance and Operations team.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Minimum of 7-10 years of accounting experience.
• Solid experience with QuickBooks Online and Microsoft Excel.
• Experience doing balance sheet reconciliations, monthly soft closes and quarterly hard closes.
• Strict attention to details and highly organized, with a "roll up sleeves" work ethic.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to learn and process new concepts quickly.
• Ability to work independently and assume
• Ability to successfully manage multiple projects and meet deadlines in a fast-pace
• Proven ability to work collaboratively in cross-functional teams and to manage upward communication across multiple stakeholders.

Preferred:

• Certified Public Accounting license.
• Knowledge of Bill.com and Concur.
• Experience with consolidated financial statements of multiple related entities.
• Knowledge of accounting for equity compensation as well as lease accounting.

Benefits:

• 100% employer paid, comprehensive health care including medical, dental, and vision for you and your family. 
• Paid maternity and paternity for 14 weeks at employees' normal pay. 
• Unlimited PTO, with management approval. 
• A fully remote, results-based work environment. 
• Opportunities for professional development and continued learning. 
• Occasional travel to our offices in Washington D.C or alternative locations to collaborate with your team in person. 
• Optional 401K, FSA, and equity incentives available. 

Salary Range: $140,000-$175,000. This represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience, skills, and other factors.

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