Assistant Controller

Kalkomey Enterprises, LLC • Dallas, TX, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 1m ago

Assistant Controller

We’re looking for an Assistant Controller to join our Finance and Accounting team at our growing, private-equity-backed technology company. The company serves both consumers and government agencies in the US and Canada. This role will partner with the Corporate Controller to build a successful, forward-thinking accounting function.

This person will be a hands-on, dynamic leader on the team. They will oversee accounting operations, review procedures, and ensure compliance with internal controls and government regulations in the US and Canada across multiple entities and currencies.

The Assistant Controller will lead a multi-location (DFW and remote) team, compromising staff accountants and the accounts payable function. In addition, you will be a trusted cross-functional business partner to the Finance, People, Product, business intelligence, and Engineering teams.

In this role, you will:

Supervise monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to support timely and accurate financial statements for stakeholders, including management, private equity board, and lenders.
Review general ledger reconciliations and variances.
Assist controller with regulatory compliance, including local and federal tax returns and document preparation.
Assist the Controller through the annual external audit process.
Coach and develop a high-performing accounting team.
Support M&A, including post-close integration of accounting functions.
Coordinate with the FP&A team on financial reporting, special projects, and budgeting/forecasting support.
Advise and implement process improvements across their sphere of influence.
Serve as a trusted resource to senior management related to accounting matters.
Oversee the development and adoption of accounting policies and processes to adhere to evolving accounting standards and regulations, such as US GAAP and local and international regulatory requirements.

Qualifications:

5-7 years of professional experience in accounting, including management of team members/leadership.
Experience working directly with external auditors and building an efficient internal control environment.
Experience managing compliance with indirect taxes.
Working knowledge of Internet commerce models, including business-to-consumer.
Strong and trusted communicator within the accounting and finance function and across the broader organization.