Assistant Controller - Remote Opportunity

Remote Opportunity – Candidates based in Eastern or Central time zones preferred for team alignment. Our client is a high-growth, private equity–backed Technology Services Firm. Our client is looking for a smart, curious, and solutions-oriented Assistant Controller to join their finance team. The ideal candidate is a motivated self-starter with a solid foundation in accounting, excellent problem-solving skills, and a process-driven mindset. Key Responsibilities: • Own and manage the monthly, quarterly, and annual close. • Oversee payroll and commissions accounting. • Maintain balance sheet integrity and internal financial reporting. • Strengthen operational controls and month-end procedures. • Support audit readiness and compliance. • Manage and develop one direct report. • Partner with AR/AP, FP&A, Operations, and HR. Qualifications: • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred (or actively pursuing). • 6–8 years of progressive accounting experience, including ownership of month-end close, payroll, and commissions. • Ideally 3–5 years in public accounting, followed by 1–3 years in an Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller role. • 1–2+ years of people management experience (direct or indirect). • Deep knowledge of US GAAP and ability to maintain integrity of financial statements. • Hands-on experience with NetSuite is required. • Familiarity with tools like Ramp, PowerBI, and Salesforce is a plus. • Prior experience in a private equity–backed or high-growth company strongly preferred. • Problem-solver with a process-improvement mindset; enjoys streamlining operations and building scalable systems. • Detail-oriented, proactive, and comfortable in a fast-paced, dynamic environment. • Experience in project-intensive or construction-adjacent industries (or clients) is a plus, but not a must. Apply tot his job