Assistant Controller

About the role

The Assistant Controller is a key leadership role within Accela's Finance team, responsible for the integrity of financial operations across a multinational environment. This position oversees the monthly and quarterly close process, financial reporting, accounts payable, procurement, tax compliance support, and the annual external audit. The Assistant Controller manages direct reports and leads and develops a team of accounting professionals, partnering closely with the Controller and senior leadership to deliver accurate, timely financial information that supports strategic decision-making. This role also plays an active part in driving process improvement, including the use of AI and automation tools. SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES Lead the full monthly, quarterly, and annual close process in FloQast, ensuring all modules are closed on time, consolidations are accurate, and reconciliations are reviewed and approved within SLA Prepare and deliver monthly financial reporting packages including the CFO review deck, bank and lender reporting files, and cash forecast Oversee weekly accounts payable disbursements, ensuring accuracy and adherence to approval controls Manage the company's procurement process from purchase request approval through PO issuance, partnering with department leaders to maintain spend controls Support data gathering for federal, state, local, and international tax filings (including K-1s, property tax, and extensions), coordinating with external tax advisors Manage the annual financial statement audit end to end, serving as the primary contact for external auditors and driving timely sign-off with no material audit adjustments Oversee international subsidiary accounting including cost-plus accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and multi-entity consolidations Maintain and strengthen internal controls, identifying opportunities to reduce risk and improve process efficiency Directly manage and develop accounting team members, including assigning work, setting priorities, conducting performance reviews, supporting career development, and fostering a high-performing, collaborative team environment Lead, develop, and coach a team of accounting professionals through regular feedback, annual performance reviews, and career development support Partner with the CFO on lender covenant compliance, cash forecasting, and ad hoc financial analysis Champion the adoption of AI and automation tools to improve close accuracy, reporting efficiency, and overall team productivity REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS CPA required Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a people management role Significant experience utilizing NetSuite in a multinational environment Demonstrated expertise in international subsidiary accounting including cost-plus accounting, intercompany reconciliations, and consolidation accounting Proven track record managing a full month, quarter, and year-end close process Strong working knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting standards Experience managing external audit relationships from planning through sign-off Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across departments