Assistant Controller

A fast-growing marketing and technology company is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its expanding finance team. In this highly visible role, you will take ownership of day-to-day accounting operations while partnering directly with the Controller & CFO to strengthen the company's accounting infrastructure, improve financial processes, and build a scalable controls environment. The position is based in Savannah and will transition to a fully remote model following an initial onboarding period focused on building relationships with key stakeholders.

About the Assistant Controller

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive process improvement, systems optimization, and automation initiatives across the finance function, including ERP implementation and enhancement.
• Partner closely with senior finance leadership on budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, variance analysis, and strategic decision-making.
• Build and enhance accounting processes, internal controls, approval workflows, and documented policies and procedures.
• Lead and develop the accounting team across accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and general ledger activities.
• Produce client-level financial reporting, sales reporting, and commission calculations to support business performance and commercial decision-making.
• Own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Lead the clean-up and optimization of the general ledger, resolving historical accounting issues and establishing a clean, audit-ready financial environment.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting schedules.
• Coordinate external audits, tax filings, and regulatory requirements, acting as the primary liaison with external auditors and tax advisors.

Key Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 4-7 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including experience as an Assistant Controller or Senior Accounting Manager.
• Experience leading or actively participating in an ERP implementation or systems migration, including data migration and process redesign.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and the end-to-end monthly close process.
• Demonstrated experience improving accounting processes and building structure within a growing or evolving finance function.
• Strong accounting systems experience, including QuickBooks, NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or similar platforms, coupled with advanced Excel skills.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to operate independently within a fast-paced and changing environment.

What sets this company apart:

This fast-growing marketing and technology company is entering an exciting stage of its development, creating an opportunity for an experienced accounting leader to have a meaningful impact on how the finance function operates and scales. The company offers a collaborative culture, direct exposure to senior leadership, and the long-term flexibility of a fully remote working environment.

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