**Tech Start up seeking an Assistant Controller**
Please send resume to Eric Herndon for consideration
We encourage you to apply to this rewarding Assistant Controller opportunity if you are a self-starter with a track record of successfully identifying issues and taking initiative to resolve problems. As the Assistant Controller, you will assist in supervising the accounting staff and report to the CFO. This full-time employment opportunity is based in the Los Angeles, California area. Become an integral part of the team by joining this fast-paced company by applying through Robert Half Finance & Accounting.
Your responsibilities
- Manage the accounting team during the closing process to make sure deadlines are met
- Sophisticated preparation and coordination of fiscal year-end audits
- Set up various technical accounting analyses, procedures, and policies
- Recognize and grow process improvements to streamline reporting and improve team efficiency
- Facilitate to ensure a competent, trained staff through regular assessment, development, and goal setting
- Examine and build Ad Hoc financial reports
- Create accountability and the meeting of deliverables
- Uphold implementation and warrant adherence to accounting policies and procedures
- Backfill for Controller where necessary
- Warrant regular account reconciliation to completion
- Additional duties as assigned
- Pitch in to the preparation of GAAP financial statements, including budgeting and forecasting
- Make relevant and timely reports on financial data analytics like actual spend against budgets/outlook, the monthly flash report, and key financial metrics
- Previous accounting experience, including as a Bookkeeper preferred
- CPA a plus
- Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and IIA standards
- Ability to multitask and communicate well with individuals of all backgrounds
- 3+ years of general ledger accounting experience
- Complete knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems
- General ledger experience
- Deep understanding of financial reporting
- General ledger experience desired
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- Exceptional analytical, quantitative and social skills
- Strong communication and social skills
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