Assistant Controller

ghSMART

Assistant Controller managing finance functions for ghSMART, a premier leadership advisory firm. Ensuring accurate financial reporting and strengthening internal controls in a remote work environment.

Posted 5/12/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $165,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Help maintain a high-quality, scalable, and well-controlled finance function
Partner with the Controller to lead a timely, accurate, and well‑coordinated monthly, quarterly, and year‑end close process
Deliver high‑quality management reporting, including variance analysis and trend insights
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, documentation, and review procedures
Coordinate effectively with external auditors and internal partners
Identify and help implement opportunities to simplify, standardize, and automate accounting workflows
Serve as a trusted finance partner to internal stakeholders
Help build a high-performing accounting function by reinforcing expectations and managing team members as needed

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting; active U.S. CPA license required
6–8+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally within professional services, consulting, advisory, or other complex environments
Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and close management, with experience supporting audits and operating in an audit‑ready control environment
Demonstrated ability to strengthen internal controls, improve processes, and reduce manual work through thoughtful system or workflow enhancements
Strong analytical skills and sound judgment, with the ability to identify risks, investigate variances, and resolve issues proactively
Clear, confident communicator with a practical, collaborative mindset; experience coaching or mentoring others is strongly preferred.

Benefits

Comp & perks

base salary
annual discretionary performance bonus
401(k) plan with an annual employer contribution
comprehensive benefits package

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Hard Skills & Tools

accountingfinancial reportingvariance analysistrend insightsinternal controlsU.S. GAAPaudit managementprocess improvementworkflow automationanalytical skills

Soft Skills

communicationcollaborationcoachingmentoringproblem-solvingjudgmentteam managementstakeholder engagementtrustworthinessproactive approach

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingU.S. CPA license