Assistant Controller
Litera
full-time
Posted on:
Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Philadelphia • North Carolina • Pennsylvania • United States
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About the role
- Deliver accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial statements
- Ensure full compliance with GAAP, regulatory requirements, and audit standards
- Lead and optimize the close process, improving speed, accuracy, and consistency
- Drive technical accounting initiatives across complex areas including revenue recognition
- Strengthen accounting policies, controls, and procedures to support scalable growth
- Identify and implement system and process improvements that increase efficiency and reduce risk
- Partner with leadership to provide insights, forecasts, and financial analysis
- Build, lead, and develop a high-performing accounting team
Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance field
- 10+ years’ experience in accounting or related field
- CPA certification required
- Technologically competent: NetSuite and other SaaS based reporting
- Self-starter attitude that originates and develops constructive, creative ideas
- Proven expertise in GAAP technical accounting, regulations, practices and standards
- Experience in preparation and analysis of finance reports, budgeting, and forecasting
- 3+ years leadership experience
Benefits
- Hybrid work arrangement: at least 6 days in office per month
- Inclusive work environment
- Professional development opportunities
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
Tip: use these terms in your resume and cover letter to boost ATS matches.
Hard Skills & Tools
financial statementsGAAPtechnical accountingrevenue recognitionfinancial analysisbudgetingforecastingprocess improvementsaccounting policiescontrols
Soft Skills
leadershipself-startercreative thinkingteam developmentinsight generationcommunicationcollaborationproblem-solvingorganizational skillsadaptability
Certifications
CPA