Assistant Controller
Litera
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Raleigh • New Jersey • North Carolina • United States
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Salary
💰 $150,000 - $185,000 per year
About the role
- Oversee preparation and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements.
- Ensure that reports, filings, and documentation comply with Company’s regulations, professional standards and requirements
- Advise management of trends and changes in reporting requirements
- Participate in general ledger maintenance and monthly/quarterly balance sheet reconciliations for assigned accounts and segments
- Develop and maintain accounting policies and procedures
- Identify system needs, gaps and necessary changes, and drive those changes to completion
- Prepare reports, analysis and recommendations for budgets, forecasts, financial plans, and audits
- Plan, organize and coordinate the year-end close process with internal stakeholders and external auditors
- Oversee team of accountants providing leadership, coaching, and knowledge transfer to the team.
- Participate in ad-hoc projects, requests and initiatives
- Directly support the Company’s consolidation and intercompany efforts
- Participate in accounting for complex areas including business combinations, revenue recognition, valuation of goodwill, and the related technical accounting documentation
- Identify and drive improvements and efficiencies in process and systems
- A passion for developing people, and an attitude of continuous development
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance field
- 10+ years’ experience in accounting or related field
- CPA certification required
- 5+ years leadership experience
- Technologically competent: NetSuite and other SaaS based reporting (Salesforce, AI-driven solutions)
- Proven expertise in GAAP technical accounting, regulations, practices and standards
- Experience in preparation and analysis of finance reports, budgeting, and forecasting
- Self-starter attitude that originates and develops constructive, creative ideas
- International exposure and experience working in a global environment
- ASC 606 / 805 / 718 / 842
- Experience in merger/acquisition due diligence, valuation/PPA accounting, and integration preferred
Benefits
- Health insurance
- Retirement savings plans
- Generous paid time off
- Supportive work-life balance
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial statement preparationGAAPbudgetingforecastingfinancial analysisaccounting policiesbalance sheet reconciliationmerger/acquisition due diligencevaluation accountingtechnical accounting documentation
Soft Skills
leadershipcoachingorganizational skillscommunicationproblem-solvingcreativityteam managementcontinuous developmentadaptabilityself-starter
Certifications
CPABachelor’s Degree in AccountingBachelor’s Degree in Finance