Assistant Controller

We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support a growing finance organization in the Columbia, Maryland area. This position plays a key role in strengthening accounting operations, improving reporting accuracy, and helping the team work more efficiently through better processes and practical use of technology. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, experience managing close activities across multiple entities, and the leadership skills to guide a high-performing team.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly close activities across multiple entities, ensuring transactions are recorded accurately and deadlines are consistently met.
• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain reliable financial records.
• Prepare and review financial reports that provide clear insight into business performance and support decision-making.
• Partner with leadership to identify workflow improvements and introduce technology-driven solutions that increase efficiency within accounting operations.
• Support cost accounting processes, including analysis and maintenance of standard cost information.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while promoting accountability and strong execution across the team.
• Assist with maintaining internal controls and standardized procedures to strengthen compliance and reporting consistency.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and improve the quality of financial data.
• Experience managing month-end close in a multi-entity accounting environment.
• Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting and financial statement preparation.
• Background in financial reporting with the ability to review results for accuracy and completeness.
• Demonstrated experience leading or supervising accounting personnel.
• Proficiency with accounting systems and technology tools used to streamline processes and reporting.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.