Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller- Silver Spring, MD

Overview

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing daily accounting operations and ensuring accurate, timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP. This role plays a key part in month‑end close, financial statement preparation, internal controls, and process improvement initiatives. The ideal candidate is hands‑on, detail‑oriented, and comfortable operating in a fast‑paced corporate accounting environment while partnering cross‑functionally with finance and business stakeholders.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with oversight of the general ledger, including preparation, review, and approval of journal entries and accounting transactions
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting
• Prepare and review balance sheet reconciliations, investigating and resolving reconciling items
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial statements in accordance with GAAP
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis, partnering with management to explain fluctuations
• Maintain and enhance internal controls, ensuring compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Assist with external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting, including preparation of PBC schedules
• Review and support accounts payable, accrued expenses, and payroll-related entries for accuracy and completeness
• Identify opportunities for process improvements, automation, and efficiency gains within accounting operations
• Support documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and workflows to mitigate key person risk
• Assist the Controller with ad hoc analysis, special projects, and cross‑functional initiatives