CooperDouglas is partnering with a highly acquisitive, high growth company to hire an Assistant Controller. This is an opportunity to step into a highly visible role within a fast growing, acquisitive company and have a direct impact on building a scalable, GAAP compliant accounting function. This is an on site role based in Torrance, CA.

This is a hands on leadership role within a business that is actively acquiring and integrating companies. The Assistant Controller will play a critical role in owning the close, ensuring GAAP compliance across multiple entities, and helping clean up and standardize accounting processes post acquisition.

What you will do

• Own and manage the month end and year end close across multiple entities
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Ensure subsidiaries are GAAP compliant and identify areas that need cleanup or standardization
• Lead purchase accounting efforts for acquisitions, including closing balance sheet adjustments under ASC 805
• Partner with leadership on post acquisition integration, including aligning accounting policies and processes
• Strengthen internal controls and improve close efficiency and accuracy
• Support audits and work closely with external auditors
• Oversee and develop the accounting team

What we are looking for

• Big 4 CPA required
• Strong technical accounting foundation with hands on experience in acquisitions
• Proven experience with closing balance sheets and purchase accounting adjustments
• Ability to walk into a newly acquired entity and clean up the books with minimal oversight
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls
• Hands on, detail oriented, and able to operate in a fast paced environment

Compensation

$200K base + bonus and equity, with flexibility

Location

On site in Torrance, CA