Assistant Controller

Company: Murdock Martell
Location: San Francisco
Posted on: April 1, 2025

Job Description:

Our client, an IT Consulting and IT Services firm, is seeking an Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller will be responsible for financial reporting, maintaining the general ledger, and supporting other accounting-related functions. This position requires a strong understanding of accounting concepts and GAAP, human resource administration payroll, the ability to lead, and the ability to effectively interact at various levels. The ideal candidate will have a strong drive to learn and grow along with the company. The Assistant Controller will report to the CFO/COO. This role is full-time, regular status role with benefits. It is hybrid in Lafayette, CA and the candidate will start out in the office three days a week and then eventually move to once a week.Essential Duties and Responsibilities Including but not limited to:

• Supervise a bookkeeper and a purchasing manager.
• Support all month-end close activities in accordance with US GAAP within the required deadlines, including analyzing and reconciling balance sheet accounts, preparing journal entries, accruals, etc.
• Provide human resource administrative services to employees, which will include payroll and onboarding/offboarding.
• Monthly balance sheet and income statement flux analysis.
• Coordinate with other team members/service providers on areas such as collection of data for sales tax reporting, bi-weekly payroll, A/R and collections, A/P and supplier correspondence, cash flow reporting and income tax reporting.
• Optimize process for expense reimbursements and assure information is correctly reflected in the general ledger.
• Maintain strong records and back-up documentation.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly and quarterly close processes.
• Assist with preparation of budgets/forecasts.
• Oversee accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenue and expenses.
• Study and standardize procedures to improve efficiency of team.
• Assign duties and examine work for conformance to policies and procedures.
• Prepare for financial audit, tax compliance and coordinate the audit, tax and reporting processes.
• Ensure compliance with relevant laws and regulations and integrity of financial data.
• Prepare monthly financials, reconciliations, monthly journal entries, metrics reporting, various detailed analyses and annual budgets.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Evaluate and advise on business operations including revenue and expenditure trends, financial commitments and future revenues.
• Manage full-cycle A/R, A/P.
• Manage and track fixed assets.Experience/Education Required:
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. CPA designation is preferred.
• 8-10+ years' relevant experience.
• 5+ years of progressive Human Resource administrative experience.
• 3+ years of payroll experience.
• Minimum 2+ years' experience leading a team.
• Solid business acumen.
• Strong general and technical accounting background.
• Advanced Excel skills and proven ability to model full financial statement budgets and forecasts (integrated P&L, BS, and CF).
• Superior written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated problem solving and process improvement skills.
• Able to work independently and self-motivate with a flexible can-do attitude.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to multitask and prioritize.
• High attention to detail while keeping in mind the big picture.The salary range is based on paying competitively for the size and industry. Individual pay decisions are based on a number of factors, including qualifications for the role, experience level, skillset, and balancing internal equity relative to peers at the company. The range shared is for the expectations as laid out in the job description.Compensation range: $165 - $190KAdditional benefits:

• 100% coverage of medical dental and vision benefits for the employee and their dependents.
• 401K plan with dollar-for-dollar match of employee's contributions up to 4% of Salary.
• Seven fixed and two floating holidays per year.
• 17 days PTO / year to start + 1 day per year of service up to 22 days max.To apply go to and submit your resume.
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