Position Overview

Ledgent Finance & Accounting's client is currently seeking an experienced Assistant Controller with strong technical accounting expertise and leadership experience overseeing teams of 5 or more. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in Big 4 public accounting, and will support the Controller in driving accurate, compliant accounting operations and improving processes within a fast-growing, scaling environment.

Responsibilities

Accounting Operations & Month-End Close

• Lead and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Review and approve journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules-including complex areas such as equity and stock-based compensation.
• Strengthen accounting workflows, internal controls, and documentation to ensure accuracy, reliability, and scalability.

Technical Accounting & Financial Reporting

• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP across all accounting areas.
• Review financial statements for completeness and reasonableness; investigate and explain key variances.
• Prepare or review technical accounting documentation; support internal and external audits.

Leadership & Team Development

• Provide oversight, coaching, and development for a team of 5+ accounting professionals.
• Set expectations, guide technical skill-building, and foster a collaborative, accountable team culture.
• Ensure effective delegation, cross-training, and balanced workloads.

Controller Support & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Serve as a key partner to the Controller on priority initiatives and strategic accounting matters.
• Collaborate with FP&A, operations, HR, and other departments to resolve issues and support business needs.
• Support system enhancements, automation efforts, and ERP-related projects-particularly in a fast-paced, scaling environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance; Master's and CPA preferred.
• Big 4 public accounting experience required (2-4+ years).
• 7-10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including supervisory or management responsibilities.
• Experience working in rapid-growth or scaling environments, with the ability to build and adapt processes as the business evolves.
• Strong GAAP knowledge, including exposure to complex accounting areas.

Additional Details

Salary Range: $135,000 - $150,000 per year

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.