Overview
A growing equipment leasing and finance platform is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting leadership team. Reporting directly to the VP of Finance, this individual will play a highly visible, hands-on role across all aspects of accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, reconciliations, audit support, and process improvement.
This is an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys rolling up their sleeves, improving processes, and taking ownership in a growing environment. The company expects this person to develop into a future Controller as the organization continues to scale.
Responsibilities
- Support and help lead monthly and annual close processes
- Prepare and review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules
- Maintain balance sheet integrity and resolve reconciling items
- Support financial statement preparation and management reporting
- Oversee lease receivable, funding liability, and unearned income schedules
- Assist with lease accounting throughout the lease lifecycle
- Support CECL and allowance methodologies
- Coordinate external audit requests and documentation
- Improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls
- Assist with lender reporting and covenant compliance
- Drive process improvements and automation initiatives
- Partner closely with finance leadership on accounting operations and reporting
- Mentor and support junior accounting staff
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- CPA preferred
- 5-10 years of accounting experience
- Experience within equipment leasing, equipment finance, commercial lending, specialty finance, or financial services preferred
- Strong understanding of GAAP
- Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and financial reporting
- Audit support experience
- Advanced Excel skills
- Strong communication and organizational skills
- Ability to operate independently in a hands-on environment