Description Lisa Cole with Robert Half is partnering with a growing organization committed to financial integrity, operational excellence, and continuous improvement. They are looking to hire an Assistant Controller with strong public accounting (CPA Audit) roots, a deep understanding of GAAP, and a proven ability to lead and develop high-performing teams. This is a remote position but will have preference for a candidate in the pacific time zone. Position Overview: As Assistant Controller, you’ll play a key role in maintaining the integrity of our financial accounting processes and reporting. This hands-on leadership position will manage the day-to-day accounting operations, month-end close, and internal controls while supporting the Controller in shaping financial strategy. Ideal candidates will have a hybrid background in public accounting and industry, strong technical acumen, and demonstrated experience managing both people and processes in a dynamic environment. Key Responsibilities: + Oversee and execute the month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP. + Manage general ledger activity including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and reserves. + Support the preparation of internal and external financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, and compliance filings. + Lead accounts payable and accounts receivable functions, ensuring correct coding, timely collections, and accurate reconciliations. + Assist with financial statement audits, property and sales tax filings, and regulatory submissions. + Guide the implementation and improvement of accounting systems, internal controls, and financial policies as the company grows and enters new states. + Partner with cross-functional leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and ad hoc financial analyses to support strategic decision-making. + Mentor and supervise a high-performing accounting team, including hiring, onboarding, coaching, and performance management. + Maintain a forward-looking, problem-solving mindset to adapt processes and priorities in a changing environment. Requirements Qualifications: + CPA or CPA-eligible professional with 6+ years of progressive accounting experience, including a mix of public accounting (audit) and private industry. + A confident leader with 3+ years of people management experience, known for developing strong teams and creating accountability. + A detail-oriented accounting expert with mastery of GAAP, ledger systems, and reporting frameworks. + A strategic thinker with operational agility—you balance hands-on tasks with big-picture insight. + An effective communicator who can distill complex financial data into clear, actionable insights. + Proficient in accounting and ERP systems, spreadsheets, and reporting tools; NetSuite or similar systems experience a plus. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .