Assistant Controller

Job Description

Robert Half has partnered with an established company in Cary to assist them in hiring an Assistant Controller. The ideal candidate will possess a bachelors degree in accounting or finance and 5 years of corporate or public accounting experience. Prior or current supervisory experience is required for this Assistant Controller role. In this role, you will support the Controller by overseeing critical financial operations, ensuring accuracy in vendor payments, and maintaining compliance with tax regulations. This position offers an exciting opportunity to lead the Accounts Payable team, enhance financial processes, and contribute to the overall efficiency and integrity of the organization's accounting practices. This onsite position has a strong potential for promotion in the future.

Responsibilities:

• Manage the Accounts Payable team to ensure timely and accurate processing of payments.

• Reconcile assigned accounts and close them as part of the month-end process.

• Prepare, calculate, and file various taxes, including sales, use, property, and business taxes.

• Oversee fixed asset accounting, maintaining accurate records and ensuring the fixed asset system is up-to-date.

• Identify opportunities for process improvements within accounting operations and maintain updated documentation for procedures.

• Perform key accounting tasks while providing leadership and guidance to the team.

• Foster a culture of high ethical standards and continuous improvement within the finance team.

• Ensure compliance with internal financial controls to uphold the integrity of accounting practices.

• Respond to ad-hoc requests with accuracy and within required timelines.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.

• At least three years of accounting experience; public accounting audit experience is a plus.

• Proficiency in accounting and fixed asset software.

• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel, including data analysis and reporting.

• Strong analytical abilities with a proactive approach to problem-solving.

• Demonstrated ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities effectively.

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to collaborate with team members and stakeholders.

Full-time