Assistant Controller

JSSA
Rockville, MD
Category Accounting
Job Description
Role Overview

The Assistant Controller will work with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and support the Controller with audits, month-end close, and regulatory compliance.

What You Will Do

Responsibilities include analyzing revenue and expense actual vs budget variances, making corrections and recommendations as needed, reviewing grants and contract billings, and managing staff salary allocations.

Why It Might Be a Fit

The ideal candidate will have strong knowledge in operational accounting, technical accounting, and financial reporting (GAAP), as well as experience with systems such as Sage Intacct, Dayforce, and Bill.com.

Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in accounting
  • CPA strongly preferred
  • Minimum of 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
  • 5 years of supervisory experience
  • Strong analytical skills
  • Ability to solve complex problems
  • Effective communication with non-finance stakeholders
  • Exceptional knowledge of MS Office, specifically MS Excel
  • Experience with systems such as Sage Intacct, Dayforce, and Bill.com

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Benefits package
  • Healthy work-life balance
  • Collaborative team environment
  • Opportunities for personal growth and professional development
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