Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller (M&A Integration Lead)

Apex, NC (Hybrid-In Office 3 Days per Week)

Overview:

10X Recruiting Partners is searching on behalf of our client for a Staff Accountant looking for an exceptional growth opportunity to join a fun, vibrant, and rapidly expanding company with dozens of locations across 17 states.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the business operations, financial systems and the general ledger structure for all M&A activity. Perform any necessary physical inventories.

Audit financials of newly acquired companies to ensure GAAP alignment with consistent treatment, this includes proper revenue recognition, expense allocation and asset valuation.

Perform Net Working Capital adjustments and establish opening trial balance for acquired companies.

Ensure complete, accurate and timely processing of all accounting transactions daily in the General Ledger (GL) (full financial statement).

Prepare and enter journal entries

Investigate and recommend resolution for account discrepancies

Perform month-end close activities including preparing journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and performing trial balance and financial statement analysis. Review and reconcile all financial data as part of month-end close activities

Provide full support to Accounting team members including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Payroll, and all other accounting functions

Proactively participate in projects related to process improvement and efficiencies

Interact with other operational groups to ensure transactions are appropriately reflected in the financial statements

Conduct and support ad hoc finance and accounting request and assignment, as assigned

All other duties as assigned

Required Skills/Abilities:

Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail

Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Ability to lead, project manage and work cross-functionally

Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate

Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment

Proficient with Microsoft Excel and aptitude for ERP systems including Netsuite.

Experience with M&A integrations, purchase accounting, closing documents, funds flows and net working capital adjustments

Education and Experience:

5-10 years in an accounting role

Accounting / Finance degree

CPA, MSA or MBA preferred but not required

Public accounting and audit experience a plus

Strong Excel skills

Ability to work accurately and independently

Good communication skills

NetSuite & other ERP experience a plus

Travel Requirements: As needed up to 20%