Assistant Controller – Controller

Murdock Martell

Assistant Controller managing accounting personnel and processes for consulting clients in the financial sector. Opportunity in a premier consulting firm with meaningful impact.

Posted 6/30/2026full-timeCalifornia, Nevada, Washington • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $160,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in managing accounting processes, ensuring compliance with GAAP, and leading financial audits and regulatory filings. Proficient in financial modeling, budget preparation, and team leadership within fast-paced environments.

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GAAP ComplianceFinancial Audit PreparationTeam LeadershipFinancial ModelingPublic Accounting Experience

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Hard Skills

AccountingFinancial AnalysisBudgetingForecastingJournal EntriesAccount ReconciliationCash ManagementStock Compensation CalculationRevenue Recognition (ASC 606)Consolidation of Financial Statements

Soft Skills

LeadershipAnalytical ThinkingAttention to DetailOrganizational SkillsEffective Communication

Tools & Technologies

Bill.comQuickBooks OnlineExcel

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAMBA

Industry Keywords

TechnologySaaSMedical DeviceLife SciencePublic AccountingBig 4 ExperienceDue DiligenceSEC FilingsSarbanes Oxley ComplianceStart-Up Environment

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Manage accounting personnel of various levels on assignments
Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly and year end close processes
Review preparation of monthly financials including journal entries, key statistics, various detailed analyses, budget fluctuations, account reconciliations, etc. to ensure accuracy and compliance with GAAP accounting
Assist senior managers with preparation of Board of Director reporting packages
Prepare or assist in preparation of budgets, forecasts, and related revisions
Review and/or prepare timely consolidations of multiple entities on different accounting platforms
Drive the preparation for financial audit, tax compliance, and regulatory filings and coordinate the audit, tax, and reporting processes
Review business operations, company policies, and procedures; recommend additions and enhancements with same attention to GAAP compliance, segregation of duties, and controlling expenses
Review cash management processes, including A/P and A/R payments and collections, recommending improvements where possible
Provide finance and accounting support for due diligence conducted during client equity or debt fundraising events and exit events by acquisition or IPO
Prepare schedules for SEC filings by collaborating with appropriate personnel
Ensure compliance with Sarbanes Oxley and participate in SOX testing
Review and evaluate revenue transactions for compliance with ASC 606
Review and evaluate complex debt and equity transactions for accounting treatment, documenting the accounting implications of major transactions
Calculate stock compensation expense according to ASC 718
Review insurance for appropriate types and amounts of coverage
Review efficiency of accounting related software and processes, recommending improvements where possible
Assign duties and examine work for conformance to policies and procedures
Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of the team
Provide support for various accounting projects
Contract review and related accounting
Cash management

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
CPA designation is preferred
MBA a plus
Public accounting audit training and experience, ideally Big 4 preferred
Prior consulting experience with multiple clients at one time preferred
10-15+ years of relevant experience
Strong leadership and supervisory skills
5+ years’ experience managing a team
2+ years’ experience with Bill.com
2+ years’ experience with QuickBooks online
Strong business acumen, analytical and critical thinking skills
Industry experience in technology (ideally SaaS as well as hardware companies), medical device, and life science preferred including start-up companies
Strong Excel skills and proven ability to model full financials statement budgets and forecasts (integrated P&L, BS, and CF)
Effective and credible at managing the monthly close process along with meeting management’s expectations
Able to adapt quickly to the changing demands of our clients
Excellent planning, analytical and people skills
Attention to detail, organized and thorough with desire for continuous improvement
Comfortable interacting across all disciplines of the company
Thrive in a fast-paced, growing start-up environment and work independently when necessary
Superior written & oral communication skills.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Performance-based bonus potential
Comprehensive health benefits
Life and disability insurance
401(k) retirement plan
Paid time off
Professional development opportunities
Educational assistance
Flexible scheduling