Assistant Controller

About the Role:Reporting into the senior finance leader, this role manages end-to-end accounting activities various 10–15 entities. The scope includes month-end close, GL oversight, payroll administration, and intercompany reconciliations. The Assistant Controller works closely with accounting associates but does not have direct reports initially.What You’ll Do:Manage full-cycle accounting across multiple entities, including GL maintenance, reconciliations, and journal entries.Lead month-end and quarter-end close, preparing financial statements and reporting packages.Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis for each entity.Oversee payroll processing with an external provider, including commission calculations.Maintain accounting systems, assist with configuration updates, and support process improvements.Prepare consolidated reporting and perform intercompany reconciliations.Monitor internal controls and ensure alignment with policy and regulatory requirements.Support cash flow tracking, banking activities, and high-volume transaction management.Provide analysis and financial insights to leadership for operational decision-making.Partner with management on policy development and workflow optimization.Mentor junior accounting staff and support knowledge transfer as the team grows.Contribute to ad-hoc analysis, project support, and special initiatives as required.What You Bring:5+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with multi-entity exposure.University degree in Accounting/Finance; CPA designation is an asset but not mandatory.Strong technical grounding in full-cycle accounting, month-end processes, and double-entry accounting.Proficiency with cloud accounting systems and intermediate/advanced Excel.Strong analytical skills, problem-solving capability, and comfort navigating complex workflows.Ability to prioritize, handle competing deadlines, and work with urgency and accuracy.Clear communication skills and the ability to collaborate with internal/external stakeholders.Hands-on mindset suited to a dynamic family-office environment.High level of integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.Why Join:You’ll join a collaborative environment where accounting plays a central role in supporting diverse operating companies. This is a chance to own multi-entity financials, improve systems, and shape processes in a growing organization. Competitive compensation, benefits, flexibility, and opportunities to influence the finance function are included.