Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Job Summary

We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to join our growing North American finance organization during an exciting period of transformation and ERP implementation. This role will play a key part in strengthening finance operations, building scalable processes, and supporting the organization through ERP and TSA transition activities.

The ideal candidate is a strong accounting professional with CPA credentials, solid controllership experience, and hands-on expertise in intercompany accounting, transfer pricing, royalty accounting, and US GAAP. The successful candidate will be comfortable working in a fast-paced, evolving environment and partnering closely with cross-functional teams.

Key Requirements

• CPA required.
• Experience in Assistant Controller, Controller, Record-to-Report (R2R), or Controllership functions.
• Strong hands-on experience with:
• Intercompany accounting and transactions
• Transfer pricing
• Royalty accounting and cross-charges
• Experience supporting Source-to-Pay (S2P) / Procure-to-Pay (P2P) processes.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP.
• Experience with ERP systems; SAP or Microsoft Dynamics preferred.
• Experience with Big 4 or public accounting is a plus.
• Experience in a carve-out, shared services, or private equity-backed environment is highly desirable.
• Strong understanding of accounting operations, financial controls, and transaction processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and oversee intercompany transactions, reconciliations, transfer pricing, and royalty cross-charges.
• Support statutory reporting, financial audits, compliance, and accounting activities.
• Partner with Tax, Treasury, Procurement, Shared Services, and other cross-functional teams to resolve accounting and operational issues.
• Support ERP implementation, finance transformation, and TSA transition activities.
• Help develop and improve finance processes, controls, and operating procedures.
• Drive timely resolution of issues across finance operations and transaction processing.
• Assist with process standardization and the build-out of scalable North American finance operations.
• Prepare and review accounting documentation and ensure compliance with company policies and US GAAP.
• Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate will be:

• A self-starter with a strong sense of ownership and accountability.
• Comfortable working in an ambiguous, fast-paced, and transformational environment.
• Able to independently build processes, identify problems, and develop practical solutions.
• Highly organized with strong attention to detail.
• An effective communicator who can work confidently with both finance and non-finance stakeholders.
• Comfortable managing multiple priorities and working collaboratively across functions.
• A hands-on accounting professional who is willing to roll up their sleeves and contribute directly to the transformation of the finance organization.

Preferred Background

Candidates with experience in ERP implementations, finance transformations, carve-outs, shared services, TSA transitions, or PE-backed organizations will be highly valued. Big 4/public accounting experience is also a strong plus.

This is an excellent opportunity for a controller-track accounting professional seeking broad exposure, high visibility, and the opportunity to play a meaningful role in building and transforming a North American finance organization.