Oliver James have partnered exclusively with a highly successful financial services group based in St Petersburg, FL who are looking to recruit an Assistant Controller to join their established team.
Our client is ideally looking to recruit a CPA qualified professional who possesses solid experience in contributing to various financial reporting engagements within a public accounting firm and is seeking a long term opportunity for development into a management role within industry.
They are offering a competitive salary of $115,000, discretionary bonuses, hybrid working, an excellent benefits package, clear route for progression and more.
As an Assistant Controller, you will take on a critical role within the finance department, contributing to financial strategies and ensuring they align with corporate goals. You will be instrumental in enhancing and maintaining accounting and fiscal processes.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assists with the month-end accounting close process and preparation of work paper files and supporting documentation for account balances, accruals, tax provisions, and adjusting entries by assuming responsibility for all general ledger accounting.
- Performs detailed financial analysis of monthly results and documents major variances from budgets or other unexpected/unusual amounts.
- Assists in preparing and reviewing financial statements, Board packages, and other ad hoc financial reports required by management on a monthly basis.
- Assist in corporate consolidations on a monthly basis.
- Assists with developing accounting policy to ensure consistent application of accepted accounting principles.
- Prepares and manages the budgeting/forecasting process.
- Review client profitability and analyze costs as needed to adjust client pricing.
- Assists and oversees the external independent annual audit process.
- Assists and oversees the Accounting, Tax, and Compliance department.
Requirements:
- Strong foundation in Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Proficient in financial reporting and month-end procedures.
- Exceptional analytical skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize deadlines.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
- Proven leadership skills and experience in managing a team.
Benefits:
- A competitive salary paying up to $115,000
- Discretionary Bonuses
- Private Health care
- Hybrid Working
- Strong PTO
- A clear route for progression
