About this opportunity
Frederick Fox lists this Assistant Controller (Del Mar) opportunity in del mar, California. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
A growing, PE backed Sports/ SAAS company is looking to hire an Assistant Controller
The company has grown recently through acquisition and this is a newly created role to support the controller and oversee an accounting team of five. This person will play a key role in working with external auditors, supporting multiple entities, and supporting M&A activities.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee daily accounting operations, including general ledger activities, journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial results.
Review balance sheet reconciliations, journal entries, and supporting schedules for completeness and accuracy.
Oversee accounting activities across multiple entities, including intercompany transactions and consolidated reporting.
Ensure compliance with US GAAP and maintain strong internal accounting controls.
Oversee revenue recognition and other technical accounting matters.
Coordinate external audits, prepare supporting documentation, and serve as a key contact for auditors.
Support the integration of new business operations, accounting processes, and financial systems.
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting workflows, improve reporting, and enhance operational efficiency.
Lead, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting accountability and professional growth.
Partner with senior finance leadership on accounting initiatives, reporting improvements, and business growth.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Progressive accounting experience, including experience managing/ supervising a team
Strong knowledge of US GAAP, general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Experience managing month-end close processes and reviewing financial statements.
Experience working with multiple legal entities, intercompany accounting, and consolidations.
Previous experience supervising, mentoring, or developing accounting professionals.
Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
Proficiency with ERP accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
Preferred Qualifications
CPA designation.
Public accounting experience.
Experience supporting business integrations, organizational expansion, or accounting system implementations.
Experience with ERP systems.
Experience leading or coordinating external audits.
Background in a growing, privately held, or multi-entity organization.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
Leadership Opportunity: Take on a key role overseeing accounting operations and developing an established team.
Career Growth: Join an organization investing in its finance and accounting infrastructure.
Executive Exposure: Work directly with senior finance leadership and contribute to important business initiatives.
Operational Impact: Help improve accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting.
Complex Accounting Environment: Gain exposure to multi-entity accounting, consolidations, and business integration projects.
Hybrid Flexibility: Three days onsite and two days working remotely.
$130,000–$140,000 base salary , great benefits, unlimited PTO plus eligibility for a discretionary bonus.
Worksite address
del mar, CA, 92014, US
Who can apply
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