Assistant Controller | US Client Accounting | WFH
Cogenthub · Remote · remote · Posted 36d ago
About a minute. You'll make an account on the way through.
About this role
Job Title: Assistant Controller US Client Accounting (Work from Home)
Location: REMOTE
Reports To: Controller (US) and Vice President FAO India
Shift: 7:30 PM IST 4:30 AM IST (flexibility required)
About the Role
Under the supervision of the Controller (US) and Vice President FAO India, the Assistant Controller is responsible for managing client relationships, overseeing monthly close processes, account reconciliations, supervising direct reports, and supporting audits and other financial activities. This is a clientfacing leadership role requiring strong technical accounting expertise and communication skills.
Qualifications & Experience
- Bachelors degree in Accounting/Finance or equivalent (required)
- CPA / CA preferred
- 1015 years of relevant accounting and financial management experience
- Experience in retail/restaurant industry preferred
- Strong knowledge of Balance Sheet and P&L statements
- Expertise in monthend close and reconciliations
- Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups)
- Proven ability to manage client relationships (CFO level)
- Supervisory experience with accounting teams
- Exposure to automation and process improvements
Skills & Competencies
- CPA / CA
- Financial Statements (Balance Sheet, P&L)
- Month-End Close & reconciliations
- Client Relationship Management
- Team Supervision
- Retail/Restaurant Accounting
- Advanced Excel
- Audit Preparation
- Fixed Asset Accounting
- Vendor Management
- Process Automation
- Communication & Presentation
Key Responsibilities
Client Relationship
- Act as primary contact for daytoday client activities
- Lead weekly client calls with Controller/Client
- Respond to client requests and resolve issues
- Build and maintain strong client relationships
Monthly Close Process
- Capture, validate, and post journal entries
- Prepare recurring journal entries and allocation entries
- Perform close procedures per checklist
- Issue preliminary and final financial statements to clients
- Respond to client P&L queries
Account Reconciliations
- Reconcile concentration bank accounts and balance sheet accounts
- Lead balance sheet reviews with Controller/Client
Other Activities
- Manage fixed asset system and depreciation methods
- Coordinate audit schedules and respond to audit requests
- Review and approve vendor setups
- Support financial statement setup and maintenance
Team Supervision
- Train and mentor direct reports on F&A Client Team
- Ensure deadlines are met and processes optimized
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