Assistant Controller

Job Details

FLSA Class: EXEMPT

Responsible to: CONTROLLER

The Assistant Controller plays an integral part of the accounting department. Primary responsibilities include management of day-to-day operational accounting functions (general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, etc) along with identifying areas of improvement to increase efficiency and automation within the department. This person will help manage the month-end close process and annual audits, drive continuous improvement initiatives across accounting functions, assist the Controller with ad-hoc projects, and help lead a growing and agile accounting team. We are looking for someone with a keen eye on detail and process optimization, who is excited to make an impact, add value, and collaborate with a team in a fast paced, ever-growing environment.

+ Manage daily operational accounting activities including oversight and streamlining of general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and capital expenditures processes + Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring completeness and accuracy of accruals, reconciliations, and journal entries + Assist in the preparation and review of financial statements, management reports, and executive dashboards for operational and strategic use + Work with accounting leadership to troubleshoot accounting operational issues, create new or refine/strengthen existing processes, and ensure continuous improvement initiatives are completed timely + Drive standardization of accounting policies and procedures across the organization

Process Improvement & System Implementation

+ Evaluate, design, and implement scalable accounting processes and system automations to support rapid company growth and transaction volume + Automate manual accounting workflows and reporting processes for scalability and improved data integrity + Lead and provide strategic input in the configuration, testing, and rollout of accounting automation initiatives + Partner cross-functionally with Operations, FP&A, and Financial Systems to integrate accounting workflows and build customized system fields for accurate data capture and reporting

Regulatory & Compliance

+ Assist with the interim and annual financial audit process, collaborating with external auditors and accounting team to ensure timely completion and compliance with GAAP standards + Liase with tax firms on federal, state, property, sales and use, K-1, and miscellaneous tax filings and corresponding payments + Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local reporting and tax requirements

Budgeting, Forecasting, and Variance Analysis

+ Collaborate with the Controller and FP&A team on annual budgeting and rolling forecasts, including cash flow modeling, CAPEX/OPEX tracking, and working capital projections + Perform detailed variance analysis between actuals and budget/forecast, providing insights to executive leadership for informed decision-making

Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

+ Supervise, train, and mentor accounting staff, ensuring professional growth and alignment with company goals + Act as a key liaison between Accounting, Procurement, Operations, and Business Development teams to develop well-defined processes with overall goal of timely and accurate vendor payments and customer collections + Assist the Controller and CFO with special projects and ad-hoc requests

Qualifications

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this classification. All personnel may be required to perform duties outside of their normal responsibilities from time to time, as needed.

VoltaGrid is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, religion, alienage or national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, disability or handicap, sex, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, arrest record, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state or local laws. #GC