YourCFO is a financial management firm that empowers our small business and nonprofit clients in the greater Pittsburgh area to maximize growth and success through a strategic partnership of providing high quality, customized financial management solutions. We are looking for a full-time (or minimum 30-hours per week part-time), experienced Assistant Controller, with a passion for helping small businesses make informed, financial decisions and execute sound, financial management. The candidate MUST reside in the Greater Pittsburgh, PA area.
YourCFO offers:
· Work-from-Home Environment
· Generous Benefits Package (full-time and part-time differ)
· True Work/Life Balance with Flexibility
· Collaborative Team Approach (that includes working directly with the firm’s Partners)
· Opportunity to have a Positive Impact on every Client
· Culture of Trust, Respect, and Gratitude
Work From Home: YourCFO’s business culture has always been a work-from-home environment that provides our employees with more personal time, that is not consumed by office commutes. Approximately 10-15% local travel to client offices in the Greater Pittsburgh, PA area can be expected.
Job Summary: The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the CFO/Controller in most aspects of client service accounting, assisting in the formulation and adherence of internal controls and policies, providing high-level technical assistance in the month-end closing process and assistance in the preparation of Financial Statements. This role provides the candidate with an interesting variety of work assignments, as well as opportunities to build rewarding client relationships with positive impacts on both the client and YourCFO staff.
This position will take a hands-on, pro-active approach to:
- Execute the established Month-End Closing Process; resolve any issues and provide feedback to the CFO/Controller on any unresolved issues.
- Record journal entries; review and/or execute the reconciliation of all bank and credit card accounts.
- Maintain and update all supporting schedules and documentation to be reviewed by the CFO/Controller.
- Assist the CFO/Controller in the preparation of budgets and forecasts.
- Implement and adhere to internal controls and to GAAP. Provide feedback to the CFO/Controller on any concerns or proposed corrective recommendations.
- Support the Client's staff members as needed with regards to the overall accounting function. This will include bookkeeper training, support, and answering bookkeeping questions. Provide feedback on any client staffing issues to the CFO/Controller.
- Prepare draft Financial Statements and Month-End Closing Summary Reports for review and approval by the CFO/Controller.
- Support the project's CFO/Controller on annual financial audits and tax reviews.
- Assist with continuous improvement efforts of the client's accounting processes for efficiency and accuracy purposes.
Accountability: This position reports directly to the Partners of YourCFO, who are supportive, hands-on, accessible leaders that value and promote a true “work/life balance” culture for their employees.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and a minimum of 5+ years of relevant experience in an Assistant Controller role or higher (preferably working with small businesses).
- Understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), accrual basis accounting, and the month-end closing process.
- Must possess strong leadership skills and the ability to mentor, train, and positively influence a team.
- Have a good working knowledge of QuickBooks Pro, QuickBooks Online, Word & Excel.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience level:
Schedule:
Application Question(s):
- Do you have experience working with small businesses?
- Do you have at least 5 years of QB experience (both online and desktop combined)?
- Please indicate the annual salary range you are currently seeking from these ranges:
$60,000 - $72,500;
$72,500 - $85,000
Education:
Experience:
- Assistant Controller: 5 years (Required)
Location:
- Pittsburgh, PA (Required)
Work Location: Remote