Assistant Controller

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support a printing and publishing organization in Costa Mesa, California. This Contract position is suited for a hands-on, detail-oriented accounting specialist who can step into a dynamic environment, take ownership of core close activities, and help maintain accurate financial operations. The role will work across reconciliations, reporting, compliance, and process improvement while partnering with internal teams and external accounting resources.

Responsibilities:
• Lead key month-end close activities, including preparation and review of balance sheet and cash reconciliations to ensure accounts are completed accurately and on schedule.
• Record and post journal entries while maintaining the integrity of the general ledger and supporting documentation.
• Oversee revenue accounting for designated business areas, confirming transactions are recognized completely and in accordance with applicable standards.
• Partner with outsourced accounting teams supporting international subsidiaries to review financial results and validate the accuracy of submitted statements.
• Maintain lease accounting records under ASC 842 and assist with administration related to office lease obligations.
• Analyze business-unit profit and loss results and provide meaningful variance explanations to support financial planning and analysis teams.
• Help ensure accounting activities align with internal policies, reporting standards, and compliance expectations.
• Contribute to acquisition integration efforts and support accounting-related work tied to organizational changes.
• Strengthen the accounting function by creating and refining procedural documentation that improves training, consistency, and continuity.
• Evaluate existing financial workflows and recommend practical improvements that enhance efficiency, control, and reliability.

Qualifications:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, including work at the Assistant Controller level or in a comparable leadership capacity.
• Strong background in general ledger management, account reconciliations, and financial reporting within a multi-entity environment.
• Hands-on experience with Oracle NetSuite and comfort working across accounting and business systems.
• Working knowledge of ASC 842 lease accounting and its application in day-to-day accounting operations.
• Ability to manage responsibilities independently in a fast-moving environment with changing priorities.
• Experience collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders and external accounting partners.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with close attention to detail.

Compensation

$57.00-$66.00 Hourly

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