Assistant Controller
Strategic Growth Partners
full-time
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Location Type: Remote
Location: United States
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Salary
💰 $120,000 - $160,000 per year
About the role
- 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
- 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
- Health insurance
- 401(k) matching
- Flexible work hours
- Paid time off
- Remote work options
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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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)