About the position
We are in the financial services industry, located in Irving, Texas, and we are seeking an interim Assistant Controller. This role involves leading the corporate accounting team, ensuring compliance with US GAAP, and managing internal accounting policies across all corporate monthly close and internal financial reporting processes. This is a short term contract employment opportunity with the potential for interaction with various levels within the organization and external auditors. The position offers a hybrid work schedule: Monday-Thursday onsite in Irving, TX; work from home on Friday. As the Interim Assistant Controller, you will oversee accounting and reporting, including general ledger reconciliation and accounting policy development. You will ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end close accounting functions. Additionally, you will provide support in policy development and advice regarding accounting and internal control issues, reporting needs, and policy review and changes. You will lead process improvement initiatives, system implementations, and system maintenance, driving accounting-related initiatives across the organization in collaboration with business leaders, vendors, and consultants. A key aspect of this role is actively developing and mentoring staff for succession planning and career growth. You will assist in the adoption of new accounting standards, which includes researching the standard, preparing written accounting policy for the company, and crafting new disclosures. Furthermore, you will oversee or assist in external audits, which may include both financial and banking compliance audits. Your expertise in DCAA, accounting functions, accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), auditing, billing functions, general ledger, ledger reconciliations, bank reconciliations, and month-end close will be crucial to your success in this role.
Responsibilities
- Oversee accounting and reporting, including general ledger reconciliation and accounting policy development.
- Ensure accurate and timely completion of month-end close accounting functions.
- Provide support in policy development and advice regarding accounting and internal control issues, reporting needs, and policy review and changes.
- Lead process improvement initiatives, system implementations, and system maintenance.
- Drive accounting-related initiatives across the organization in collaboration with business leaders, vendors, and consultants.
- Actively develop and mentor staff for succession planning and career growth.
- Assist in the adoption of new accounting standards, including researching the standard, preparing written accounting policy for the company, and crafting new disclosures.
- Oversee or assist in external audits, which may include both financial and banking compliance audits.
Requirements
- Proficiency in Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) regulations.
- Strong knowledge of accounting functions and principles.
- Experience with Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR).
- Familiarity with auditing procedures and practices.
- Ability to handle billing functions efficiently.
- Expertise in managing General Ledger.
- Experience with Ledger Reconciliations and Bank Reconciliations.
- Ability to conduct Month End Close procedures.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification is preferred.
- Proficiency with Oracle software for financial management.
Nice-to-haves
- Experience in succession planning.
Benefits
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Vision insurance
- Work from home
