Assistant Controller

• Location: West LA, California
• $120000 - $140000 base salary
• Remote: Remote
• Type: Direct Hire
• Job #644
• Salary: $120,000.00

World renowned professional services firm is looking for an Assistant Controller to work in a hybrid capacity on a permanent basis.
Responsibilities:

• Support the month-end and year-end close process, including reviewing journal entries, financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules;
• Oversee the daily treasury operations, including monitoring cash flow forecasts to ensure adequate funding for operations and managing the firm’s accounts with various financial institutions;
• Design and implement internal controls to enhance operational efficiency and reduce risk. Conduct internal audits to determine effectiveness of internal controls and compliance with policies and procedures.
• Prepare and present financial analyses, reports, and recommendations to management;
• Contribute to department and firmwide special projects, collaborating with key personnel in various departments as appropriate;
• Support the accounting functions in the firm’s international offices;
• Mentor and develop a team of professional staff members;
• Assist with financial statement, tax, and compliance audits;
• Create best practice procedures for accounting activities and drive process improvements, utilizing technology to improve efficiency;
• Perform accounting research and communicate conclusions;
• Review and approve payments to verify accuracy, appropriateness, and proper approval.

Qualifications: 

• The ideal candidate is self-motivated, detail-oriented, and is effective in problem solving. 
• The candidate must be committed to quality, customer service, teamwork, and supporting department goals. 
• This position requires strong written and verbal communication skills, superior attention to detail, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to multi-task and prioritize. 
• The candidate must have strong technology skills, including intermediate to expert level Excel skills, and ability to master and leverage accounting systems and new technology solutions.