Assistant Controller

KPA

General Ledger Accounting Manager overseeing financial records and leading the Accounts Receivable team at KPA, a leading provider of Workforce Compliance software.

Posted 6/8/2026full-timeWestminster • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $100,000 - $130,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring completeness, accuracy, and compliance with GAAP.
Prepare and/or review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analyses, including complex areas such as capitalized internally developed software, reserves, self-insurance employee benefits, debt, and derivatives.
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal and external financial statements and management reporting.
Partner closely with FP&A to support forecasting, variance analysis, and executive-level reporting.
Support the Controller with preparation of financial analysis, balance sheet reviews, and variance explanations.
Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Operations, and other departments to support financial transparency and accuracy.
Provide leadership and oversight for the General Ledger, Accounts Payable, Cash, Accounts Receivable, and Collections functions.
Develop, coach, and mentor accounting managers and team members, fostering a culture of accountability, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
Oversee AR, cash application, and collections activities to ensure timely invoicing, accurate customer balances, and effective cash flow management.
Maintain and enhance a strong internal control environment, ensuring compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable regulatory requirements.
Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors, managing audit planning, PBC requests, and issue resolution.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
7-10 years of relevant experience, public accounting experience preferred
Two or more years of leadership/management experience include
Preferred:
CPA Certified
NetSuite experience desired
Technology industry experience is desirable

Benefits

Comp & perks

Medical
Dental
Vision
Flexible Spending Accounts
PTO
Paid and Floating Holidays
401k with Company match and immediate vesting
Company-funded Life Insurance
Employee Assistance Programs
No-cost Mental Health Benefits

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Hard Skills & Tools

GAAPjournal entriesaccount reconciliationsfinancial statementsvariance analysisfinancial analysisinternal controlscash flow managementaudit planningcapitalized software

Soft Skills

leadershipcoachingmentoringcollaborationaccountabilityaccuracycontinuous improvementcommunicationorganizational skillsproblem-solving

Certifications

CPA