Assistant Controller CPA
Bethesda, MD
Category: Finance and Accounting
Reference ID: 10079809
Shortcut: http://addisongroup.gosnaphop.com/6l0crS
Title: Assistant Controller
Type: Direct Hire
Compensation: $140,000 - $150,000 / year
Office Schedule: 5x onsite
Location: Bethesda, MD
Benefits: This position is eligible for medical, dental, vision, bonuses, and 401(k)
Our client, a rapidly growing financial services organization, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to help build and scale its accounting function. This is a newly created position offering significant ownership, visibility with executive leadership, and the opportunity to establish processes, controls, and infrastructure that will support continued organizational growth.
The ideal candidate is a hands-on CPA who has experience building or rebuilding accounting operations, thrives in fast-paced environments, and enjoys creating scalable solutions across a multi-entity organization.
Required Qualifications
- Active CPA designation required.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field.
- Demonstrated experience building, restructuring, or significantly enhancing an accounting function
- 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong multi-entity accounting experience.
- Highly proficient with accounting systems and technology.
- Hands-on leadership style with the ability to operate both strategically and tactically.
Key Responsibilities
- Build and establish the accounting function from the ground up, creating scalable processes, policies, and controls.
- Own day-to-day accounting operations, including:
- Month-end close
- Financial reporting
- General ledger management
- Account reconciliations
- Lead multi-entity accounting and consolidation activities across the organization.
- Design and strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and reporting infrastructure.
- Partner with executive leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making.
- Evaluate, implement, and optimize accounting systems, technology, and automation initiatives.
- Support organizational growth through process improvement and operational scalability.
- Serve as a key accounting leader within a dynamic and expanding financial services environment.
Preferred Qualifications
- Background in:
- Financial Services
- Asset Management
- High-growth or startup environments
- Experience with expense management and ERP platforms.
- Exposure to ERP implementations or system conversions.
- Familiarity with Sage Intacct or similar accounting systems.
Why Consider This Opportunity?
- Newly created role with significant influence and visibility.
- Opportunity to build accounting infrastructure rather than inherit existing processes.
- Direct interaction with executive leadership.
- High-growth organization with ambitious expansion plans.
- Chance to shape the future of finance and accounting operations within a growing business.
Hiring Process
- Initial HR Interview
- Executive Leadership Interview
- Final On-Site Leadership Team Interview
Why choose Addison Finance & Accounting?
- Benefits & Bonuses: You are eligible for medical, dental, vision insurance benefits, 401K, and monetary bonuses
- Permanent Employment: Many of Addison’s Finance & Accounting job openings lead to potential permanent employment
- Connections: You connect directly with hiring managers from renowned organizations
- Options: You are presented multiple employment options near your home
- Professional Development: You are provided hiring process advice, resume revision, and employment term negotiation
Addison Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Addison Group provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. Addison Group complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. Reasonable accommodation is available for qualified individuals with disabilities, upon request.
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