Assistant Controller

Description

Our client is looking for an Assistant Controller who is experienced and hands-on to own the financial operations of a fast-moving, multi-contract distribution company. This is a genuine leadership role requiring financial judgment, team management, and technical proficiency in Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central.

Our client is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business headquartered in El Cajon, California. They support public agencies, federal customers, healthcare systems, education systems, and local government organizations nationwide.

They are a growing small business with the complexity of a much larger company. Their accounting function supports high transaction volume, contract-driven sales, government customers, tight timelines, and a team that needs strong financial leadership as the company continues to scale.

The Assistant Controller will be responsible for the full accounting function including month-end close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, treasury management, tax compliance, and the day-to-day integrity of our client's financial records. The Assistant Controller will directly supervise a team of 4–6 accounting professionals across on-site and offshore functions and will serve as the primary internal authority on Business Central.

Our client works with us for month-end close support, payroll, benefits administration, and commissions. The Assistant Controller will work in close coordination with our Optima team while owning accountability for all accounting outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

1.

Month-End Close

• Own and coordinate the full month-end close process in partnership with Optima's fractional controller
• Ensure all journal entries are posted accurately and on time: prepaid expenses, depreciation, commission accruals, payroll JEs, accrued payroll, ASC lease entries
• Prepare and maintain the balance sheet reconciliation file
• Coordinate Grainger rebate accrual and stat...