Assistant Controller

Ishare Agency - Houston, TX

Full-time - Mid Level

Houston, TX

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Assistant Controller is responsible for directing and managing corporate accounting functions to ensure compliance with US GAAP, JSOX, and internal policies. This role involves overseeing financial statement preparation, tax return management, and maintaining strong internal controls. The Assistant Controller will also manage a team, implement process improvements, and communicate effectively with various stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Direct and manage corporate accounting functions to ensure compliance with US GAAP, JSOX, and internal policies.
• Participate in corporate consolidation activities and serve as point of contact for assigned divisions or subsidiaries.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements, ensuring timely and accurate period-end closing.
• Oversee the preparation and review of tax returns, including Federal, State, and Foreign income taxes, and resolve related tax inquiries.
• Oversee general ledger activities, including reconciliations, journal entries, and financial analysis.
• Liaise with internal and external auditors, providing required documentation and resolving audit inquiries.
• Ensure adherence to strong internal controls and compliance with accounting policies and procedures, financial reporting, and tax regulations.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance accounting efficiency, accuracy, and compliance.
• Manage and develop accounting staff by providing guidance, training, and performance management.
• Work with cross-functional teams on financial reporting and compliance matters.
• Maintain and update accounting procedures, policies, and process control documentation.
• Effectively communicate with internal staff, management, external auditors, compliance authorities, professional advisors, and shareholders on accounting and tax matters.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field from an accredited college or university.
• Five years of experience working in multiple facets of accounting or finance.
• Three years of experience managing teams or employees within multiple work processes.
• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, IFRS, U.S. Federal and multi-state tax, and international tax concepts and compliance best practices.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with J-SOX/US-SOX
• CPA certification preferred
• Experience with large data and complex workbooks.