Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Job Summary

At Stratus Team LLC, our financial infrastructure supports our continued innovation and growth. We are seeking a qualified Assistant Controller to contribute strategic and operational expertise to our accounting and finance team. This pivotal role will support the Controller by overseeing the closing activities, enhancing internal controls, identifying opportunities for process improvement and implementing new functionality in the ERP. The ideal candidate is a seasoned accounting professional with strong leadership capabilities and a deep understanding of accounting operations.

Primary Functions

• Support month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and variance analysis
• Experience with multi-entity intercompany account reconciliation and processes
• Assist with the preparation of monthly and quarterly financial management and lender reporting
• Perform detailed financial analysis and present key findings to senior management
• Review and approve reconciliations of general ledger, bank, and credit card accounts
• Experience with ASC 842 lease accounting
• Preparation of the daily cashflow forecast
• Assist with treasury functions
• Provide mentorship and oversight to junior accounting team members
• Assist with updating technical accounting memos on an as-needed basis
• Develop, maintain, and enhance internal control procedures
• Coordinate and support external audit and tax preparation processes
• Collaborate cross-functionally with departments to support strategic initiatives
• Recommend improvements to financial systems and reporting processes, particularly within the ERP environment

Qualifications

Equal Opportunity Statement

Stratus is an Equal Opportunity Employer that does not discriminate on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, creed, religion, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, age, sex or gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, pregnancy-related conditions, and lactation), gender identity or expression (including transgender status), sexual orientation, marital status, military service and veteran status, physical or mental disability, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws and ordinances. Stratus Team’s management Team is dedicated to this policy with respect to recruitment, hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, training, compensation, benefits, employee activities, access to facilities and programs, and general treatment during employment.

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