Assistant Controller (M&A Integration Lead)
Apex, NC (Hybrid–In Office 3 Days per Week)
Overview:
10X Recruiting Partners is searching on behalf of our client for a Staff Accountant looking for an exceptional growth opportunity to join a fun, vibrant, and rapidly expanding company with dozens of locations across 17 states.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the business operations, financial systems and the general ledger structure for all M&A activity. Perform any necessary physical inventories.
Audit financials of newly acquired companies to ensure GAAP alignment with consistent treatment, this includes proper revenue recognition, expense allocation and asset valuation.
Perform Net Working Capital adjustments and establish opening trial balance for acquired companies.
Ensure complete, accurate and timely processing of all accounting transactions daily in the General Ledger (GL) (full financial statement).
Prepare and enter journal entries
Investigate and recommend resolution for account discrepancies
Perform month-end close activities including preparing journal entries, balance sheet account reconciliations, and performing trial balance and financial statement analysis. Review and reconcile all financial data as part of month-end close activities
Provide full support to Accounting team members including Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Treasury, Payroll, and all other accounting functions
Proactively participate in projects related to process improvement and efficiencies
Interact with other operational groups to ensure transactions are appropriately reflected in the financial statements
Conduct and support ad hoc finance and accounting request and assignment, as assigned
All other duties as assigned
Required Skills/Abilities:
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Ability to lead, project manage and work cross-functionally
Ability to prioritize tasks and to delegate them when appropriate
Ability to function well in a high-paced and at times stressful environment
Proficient with Microsoft Excel and aptitude for ERP systems including Netsuite.
Experience with M&A integrations, purchase accounting, closing documents, funds flows and net working capital adjustments
Education and Experience:
5-10 years in an accounting role
Accounting / Finance degree
CPA, MSA or MBA preferred but not required
Public accounting and audit experience a plus
Strong Excel skills
Ability to work accurately and independently
Good communication skills
NetSuite & other ERP experience a plus
Travel Requirements: As needed up to 20%
