Assistant Controller

General Summary:

The Assistant Controller is responsible for leading a global team of entry level to experienced professionals focused on assisting and verifying that all financial reporting processes are compliant with the applicable accounting framework, accurate, and delivered in a timely manner. This role supports the Finance department along with other stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results
• Typically manages a department or small unit that may include multiple teams
• Ensures a strong control environment is in place and operating effectively through effective policies, practices, and evaluation of performance on a continuous basis
• Researches and prepares accounting position papers on transaction-based, technical matters and/or implementation of new technical accounting guidance affecting the business
• Assists with establishing policies and procedures that are consistent with the company’s objectives and provides training to ensure their execution
• Influences others to accept practices and approaches
• Communicates and influences executive leadership
• Owns short to mid-term execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the Accounting team
• Leads and prioritizes the daily activities of the team
• Manages, mentors, and coaches to develop a collaborative and dynamic team
• Coordinates cross-functional communication to align on initiatives and strategies to drive efficiency
• Reviews and analyzes the consolidated financial results and position of the Company as well as implementing corrections or improvements when required
• Assists with providing oversight, communication, and direction for technical accounting matters to the overall organization
• Monitors compliance and implements improvements when needed
• Meets finance operational standards by contributing information to forecasts and reviews, analyzing financial information, implementing process efficiencies, and identifying and implementing systems and automation improvement
• Assist Controller as contact for external auditors to facilitate the audit process and ensure financial statement are in accordance with GAAP

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exceptional leadership and customer service skills
• Ability to address complex problems that often require extensive investigation and analysis
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills to give the team direction
• Professional presence suitable for interaction in meetings, in-person, or via email, as well as at internal and external facing events
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting issues
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail with ability to identify issues and propose solutions to complex or non-standard situations
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Excellent written, analytical, problem-solving, verbal, listening, presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting and reporting issues to finance and non-finance personnel
• Strong leadership and relationship-building capabilities, including the ability to lead/influence those not directly reporting to this role
• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Highly motivated, initiative-driven and self-directed

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent business experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience to include both public and private accounting
• 3+ years of managerial experience with direct reports
• Preferred: CPA

Working Conditions:

• Onsite/Hybrid in Tampa, FL
• 0-10% travel may be required