Assistant Controller

Strategic Growth Partners

Assistant Controller overseeing daily accounting operations for Strategic Growth Partners across multiple time zones. Ensuring compliance and providing leadership to the accounting staff in a remote environment.

Posted 4/11/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorLead💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Oversee and support day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger, AP/AR, payroll coordination, and month-end close.
Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting across internal entities and client engagements.
Maintain and strengthen internal controls, documentation, and audit readiness.
Support clients operating in government contracting environments, including alignment with DCAA expectations and audit readiness.
Assist in maintaining compliant accounting practices (e.g., timekeeping, labor distribution, cost allowability, indirect rate structures).
Contribute to compliance across applicable frameworks (e.g., FAR, CAS, and other regulatory requirements as applicable).
Partner with internal and external stakeholders to ensure documentation and processes meet audit and review standards.
Serve as a finance lead or key support resource for at least one major client engagement.
Communicate professionally and effectively with client stakeholders, including executives and finance teams.
Support onboarding of new clients and provide ongoing financial insights and operational support.
Manage and mentor accounting staff, including Accountants and AP personnel.
Review work product, provide guidance, and ensure high standards of quality and accountability.
Help develop team capacity, structure, and performance expectations.
Identify opportunities to standardize processes across internal and client environments.
Develop and implement scalable workflows, templates, and reporting structures.
Make recommendations based on industry best practices to improve efficiency, accuracy, and visibility.
Support optimization of QuickBooks (QB) environments and related accounting workflows.
Partner with internal teams or external providers on system improvements and integrations.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA preferred but not required)
8-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership responsibilities
Experience supporting government contractors and familiarity with DCAA-compliant environments strongly preferred
Experience working across multiple industries (e.g., Construction, IT, Professional Services, or similar) preferred
Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and general accounting systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health insurance
401(k) matching
Flexible work hours
Paid time off
Remote work options

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Hard Skills & Tools

general ledgeraccounts payableaccounts receivablepayroll coordinationfinancial reportinginternal controlsaudit readinesscompliant accounting practicesQuickBooksfinancial insights

Soft Skills

communicationleadershipmentoringcollaborationguidanceprocess standardizationteam developmentproblem-solvingaccountabilityprofessionalism

Certifications

Bachelor’s degree in AccountingBachelor’s degree in FinanceCPA (preferred)