Assistant Controller

Remote

💰 Finance

Assistant Controllers usually work in accounting departments to facilitate the distribution, management and documentation of a company or department’s financial resources. Assistant Controllers consult with executives and high-level management to identify accounting issues and implement procedures to ensure compliance with financial laws and regulations. They collaborate with Corporate Controllers to create and implement accountability systems and internal controls that prevent errors and inaccurate accounting documents. Assistant Controllers can also oversee data entry and interpret accounting data to create and reconcile monthly, yearly or quarterly budgets.

What does a Assistant Controller do?

An Assistant Controller, or Assistant Financial Controller, is responsible for providing high-level support to Corporate Controllers as they manage a company’s accounting and financial activities. Their duties include producing financial summary statements, forecasting a company’s financial health and correcting inaccuracies in a company’s financial records.

Responsibilities

A Assistant Controller should be able to fulfill various duties and responsibilities. The following are some duties and responsibilities a Assistant Controller should be able to execute:

Creating financial statements for clients as well as upper management
Preparing monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports
Assisting Financial Managers with budgeting
Ensuring all accounting practices are in compliance with legal guidelines and established accounting principles
Assisting with billing and tax documentation preparation
Working with the company financial team to create internal controls and policies
Collaborating with the IT department to maintain financial records and system processes
Identifying solutions to discrepancies in financial records

Required Skills

A competitive Assistant Controller will have certain skills and qualifications, including:

Expert knowledge of accounting and financial principles, regulations and best practices
Excellent understanding of governmental guidelines, tax laws that affect the company
Highly organized with keen attention to detail
Proficient with data analysis, critical thinking and problem-solving
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
Proficient in basic office and accounting software programs
Collaboration and teamwork skills

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