Assistant Controller

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The Assistant Controller is responsible for leading a global team of entry level to experienced professionals focused on assisting and verifying that all financial reporting processes are compliant with the applicable accounting framework, accurate, and delivered in a timely manner. This role supports the Finance department along with other stakeholders to ensure the accuracy and integrity of the financial results.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Sets goals and objectives for team members for achievement of operational results
• Typically manages a department or small unit that may include multiple teams
• Ensures a strong control environment is in place and operating effectively through effective policies, practices, and evaluation of performance on a continuous basis
• Researches and prepares accounting position papers on transaction-based, technical matters and/or implementation of new technical accounting guidance affecting the business
• Assists with establishing policies and procedures that are consistent with the company’s objectives and provides training to ensure their execution
• Influences others to accept practices and approaches
• Communicates and influences executive leadership
• Owns short to mid-term execution of functional strategy and the operational direction of the Accounting team
• Leads and prioritizes the daily activities of the team
• Manages, mentors, and coaches to develop a collaborative and dynamic team
• Coordinates cross-functional communication to align on initiatives and strategies to drive efficiency
• Reviews and analyzes the consolidated financial results and position of the Company as well as implementing corrections or improvements when required
• Assists with providing oversight, communication, and direction for technical accounting matters to the overall organization
• Monitors compliance and implements improvements when needed
• Meets finance operational standards by contributing information to forecasts and reviews, analyzing financial information, implementing process efficiencies, and identifying and implementing systems and automation improvement
• Assist Controller as contact for external auditors to facilitate the audit process and ensure financial statement are in accordance with GAAP

Knowledge, Skills, and/or Abilities Required:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Exceptional leadership and customer service skills
• Ability to address complex problems that often require extensive investigation and analysis
• Willingness to work in a team environment
• Strong organizational skills to give the team direction
• Professional presence suitable for interaction in meetings, in-person, or via email, as well as at internal and external facing events
• Excellent presentation and communication skills
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and technical accounting issues
• Exceptional organization skills and attention to detail with ability to identify issues and propose solutions to complex or non-standard situations
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Suite (Excel, Word, etc.)
• Excellent written, analytical, problem-solving, verbal, listening, presentation and facilitation skills
• Ability to clearly and concisely document and effectively communicate complex accounting and reporting issues to finance and non-finance personnel
• Strong leadership and relationship-building capabilities, including the ability to lead/influence those not directly reporting to this role
• Demonstrated critical thinking and decision-making skills
• Highly motivated, initiative-driven and self-directed

Educational/Vocational/Previous Experience Recommendations:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field or equivalent business experience
• 5+ years of relevant experience to include both public and private accounting
• 3+ years of managerial experience with direct reports
• Preferred: CPA

Working Conditions:

• Onsite/Hybrid in Tampa, FL
• 0-10% travel may be required

ConnectWise is an Equal Opportunity Employer, dedicated to building a diverse and inclusive workforce and providing a workplace free from discrimination and harassment. ConnectWise provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants without regard to race, ethnicity, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, ancestry, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, military/veteran status, marital status, familial or parental status, or any other characteristic or status protected by applicable federal, state and local laws.

The statements above are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by individuals assigned to this job. Other duties may be assigned as needed. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-671-6898.