Assistant Controller

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support the financial operations of a public-sector organization in Burbank, California. This position partners closely with finance leadership to strengthen accounting oversight, reporting accuracy, budgeting activities, and audit coordination. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in governmental or public accounting, sharp analytical judgment, and the ability to work effectively across departments.

Responsibilities:

• Support daily accounting operations and help maintain accurate, timely financial reporting in partnership with finance leadership.

• Contribute to major finance system initiatives by assisting with data conversion, account alignment, testing activities, and validation of financial information.

• Prepare and consolidate a range of financial deliverables, including annual statements, monthly treasury reporting, and submissions required by government and regulatory agencies.

• Participate in the budget cycle by gathering financial information, reviewing supporting data, and helping monitor budget administration.

• Analyze monthly revenue and expense activity to identify trends, variances, and items requiring follow-up.

• Review work prepared by accounting staff across payables, receivables, fixed assets, and the general ledger to ensure completeness and accuracy.

• Coordinate with external auditors during annual audit activities and provide schedules, reconciliations, and supporting documentation as needed.

• Develop and review spreadsheets and reconciliations used for accounting, statistical, financial, and budget reporting.

• Evaluate internal controls related to financial reporting and recommend process improvements to senior leadership when needed.

• Collaborate with internal stakeholders on accounting procedures, billing questions, payment matters, and other finance-related issues.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Accounting or Business Administration with an emphasis in Accounting.
• At least five years of experience in public, governmental, or management accounting and/or auditing, including financial reporting, budgeting, and account analysis.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office, especially Excel, with the ability to use tools such as pivot tables, lookup functions, and conditional formulas.
• Demonstrated ability to research complex accounting matters, interpret findings, and present recommendations to leadership.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and build productive working relationships across teams.
• Knowledge of accounting standards implementation and the ability to assist with adoption of new reporting requirements.
• Ability to guide or train staff on accounting practices and internal control procedures.
• Valid California driver’s license; CPA designation in good standing is preferred, and the ability to obtain and maintain required security clearance is necessary.

Compensation

$130,000.00-$150,000.00 Yearly

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