Assistant controller

The Assistant Controller is a key member of the Finance and Accounting team responsible for supporting accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial reporting across a large, multi-state, private equity-owned landscape organization. This role supports the monthly and annual close processes; assists with audits, tax filings, licensing, compliance, and budgeting activities; and helps strengthen accounting processes, controls, and reporting discipline as the company continues to grow.

Responsibilities

• Support the monthly close process, including coordination of close timelines, preparation and review of journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
• Lead monthly closing calls and partner with corporate and field operations teams to ensure timely, accurate reporting across multiple states and business units.
• Assist with month-end and year-end financial reporting and help ensure results are prepared in accordance with GAAP and internal reporting standards.
• Support the annual audit process by preparing schedules, responding to auditor requests, and coordinating documentation across departments.
• Assist with annual tax return filing requests and coordinate supporting documentation for external tax advisors.
• Prepare and file annual net profit returns, including initial extension filings, and maintain related compliance calendars.
• Prepare and file annual property tax returns and support related assessments or documentation requests.
• File monthly sales tax returns for applicable states and support ongoing multi-state tax compliance requirements.
• Prepare quarterly off-road fuel rebate filings.
• Assist with quarterly BA incentive reporting.
• Manage industry-required licenses and certifications, including researching requirements for existing markets and new geographies.
• Support integration and compliance activities related to acquisitions, new locations, and expansion into additional jurisdictions.
• Review customer and vendor credit applications and coordinate approval documentation as needed.
• Manage the corporate credit card program, including card administration, policy compliance, reporting, and issue resolution.
• Assist with annual budgeting activities, including budget templates, corporate department budgets, and supporting financial analysis.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and increase consistency and efficiency across corporate and field finance activities.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA preferred.
• Minimum of two years of relevant accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, month-end close processes, account reconciliations, and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience with sales tax, property tax, business licensing, or other multi-jurisdictional compliance activities preferred.
• Highly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage recurring deadlines across monthly and annual reporting cycles.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to work effectively with corporate leadership, operations teams, external auditors, tax advisors, and other business partners.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and accounting systems; experience with ERP/accounting platforms preferred.
• Professional, courteous, proactive, and comfortable working in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment.