Assistant Controller

EquipmentShare is Hiring an Assistant Controller

EquipmentShare is searching for an Assistant Controller with experience in month-end and year-end close procedures, analytics, working with large data sets and multiple systems, and identifying and executing process improvements.  This is an exciting opportunity to join a fast growing, employee-minded company.  This hybrid position will ideally be located in Columbia, Kansas City, St Louis or Chicago. 

Primary Responsibilities

• Independently perform certain month-end and year-end close procedures. 
• Prepare analytics and reviews of large data sets throughout the month to identify opportunities. 
• Evaluate process flows of information for key business processes, identifying the systems, risks, key reports used, and relevant internal controls from initiation to recording of transactions.
• Communicate across various departments within the Company to create and maintain efficient workflows and processes. Effectively execute and action resolutions to changes that are needed.
• Diagnose opportunities to improve effectiveness and efficiency of various accounting processes.
• Collaborate with the team to streamline processes, implement new workflows when needed, test new systems and train new team members.
• Use technology and tools to create financial statements and reports.
• Play a key role in the Company’s year-end financial statement audit and the quarterly review engagements. You’ll work with various departments within the Company as well to help gather the information needed to complete the engagements timely and accurately.
• Research technical accounting matters in a variety of complex accounting topics, developing practical and relevant applications of the accounting guidance to the Company’s current and proposed business transactions to ensure proper accounting treatment under U.S. GAAP.
• Work directly with the Corporate Controller and Chief Accounting Officer on strategic initiatives.
• Serve as a mentor and supervise other team members.

Why We’re a Better Place to Work

• Flexible work arrangement 
• Generous paid time off
• Competitive compensation package
• Health insurance and supplemental benefits
• 401(k) retirement savings plan, including Company match
• Stocked breakroom and full kitchen with breakfast and lunch provided daily by our chef and kitchen crew!
• On-site fitness center (complete with weightlifting machines, cardio equipment, group fitness space, racquetball courts, a climbing wall, and much more!)
• Volunteering and local charity initiatives that help you nurture and grow the communities you call home through EquipmentCare
• Opportunities for career and professional development with conferences, events, seminars, continued education 

Job Specifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting and a CPA is required.
• At least 8 years of progressive accounting experience required, including at least 5 years of Big4 public accounting experience.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and the ability to research technical accounting matters, interpret the guidance and propose the appropriate accounting treatment. 
• Be collaborative and engage the team to accomplish goals.
• Be comfortable working independently as needed.
• Be willing and able to step up to assist others where needed to complete the month-end close and year-end close procedures timely and accurately.
• Desire to understand the details, have strong problem-solving skills, and be capable of identifying and proposing effective solutions to key stakeholders across departments.
• Be willing and able to work prolonged hours if needed to meet stated deadlines.
• Must be organized and an effective project manager.
• Must be a solid and effective communicator. 

Physical Requirements

• Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  

EquipmentShare is an EOE M/F/D/V

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Last updated on Aug 22, 2024