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About the job

Assistant Controller

Location: Waltham, MA

Schedule: 4 days onsite after training

Compensation: $140-160k+ discretionary bonus

About the Opportunity

A well-established organization is looking to add an Assistant Controller to its Finance & Accounting team. This is a newly created role offering the opportunity to work closely with the Controller while taking a hands-on role across the accounting function.

The ideal candidate is someone who enjoys being involved in the details, has strong month-end close and general ledger experience, and can identify opportunities to improve processes without disrupting a well-established organization.

What You’ll Do

Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, roll forwards, and variance analysis.

Maintain the accuracy and integrity of the general ledger and review accounting activity for proper coding, classification, and timely resolution.

Review and oversee accounting activity related to accounts payable, billing, and other operational areas.

Review the work of accounting team members and provide guidance to ensure accuracy and adherence to deadlines.

Improve accounting processes, close procedures, reconciliations, documentation, and internal controls.

Develop and enhance Excel-based reporting, schedules, and tools to improve efficiency and reduce manual work.

Support financial statement preparation, management reporting, audits, and ERP-related initiatives.

Help identify opportunities for automation, improved reporting, and greater consistency across accounting processes.

What You Bring

7+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong hands-on month-end close and general ledger experience.

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant experience.

Experience supervising, reviewing, or coordinating the work of accounting professionals.

Strong understanding of GAAP, account reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.

Advanced Excel skills with the ability to build effective schedules, reconciliations, and reporting tools.

Strong ERP experience and the ability to quickly learn new systems.

A process-improvement mindset with the ability to identify opportunities for greater efficiency and consistency.

For more information and immediate consideration, email Ryan Bredin a copy of your resume to rbredin@kbwfinancial.com

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