Remote Assistant Controller

Summary

Join our team at Olipop as we seek a highly skilled Assistant Controller to lead our accounting operations and support our growth and transformation.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required
• 10+ years of experience in accounting
• 5+ years experience in leading an accounting team and function
• Public Accounting experience a plus
• Experience working for a manufacturer/CPG
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards
• Strong technical, analytical, communication and presentation skills
• Ability to manage a fast paced accounting department

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including accounts payable, accounts receivable, ensuring deliverables meet quality standards and deadlines
• Oversee and ensure that general ledger and subsidiaries ledgers are accurately and properly reconciled on a monthly, quarterly, and yearly basis
• Review and analyze financial reports, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and alignment with company objectives
• Support month-end and year-end close process and update the monthly ME checklist
• Build strong relationships with internal global stakeholders
• Make recommendations for changes as needed and ensure that company policies and procedures are followed and establishes the proper techniques to discover and prevent fraud
• Oversee the implementation and refinement of accounting systems and tools to optimize efficiency and accuracy
• Act as the primary resource for standing up new processes, driving process changes, and ensuring effective integration across departments to support organizational goals
• Act as a key resource in developing and maintaining strong relationships with internal teams, providing guidance on processes, communication strategies, and best practices
• Support cross-functional partners in navigating workflows and implementing improvements that benefit both the accounting team and other departments
• Ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, tax filings, and financial reporting standards
• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements and reports
• Function as a liaison with external auditors to ensure timely issuance of year-end financial statements
• Coach, mentor and develop staff, and provide career development planning and opportunities

Preferred Qualifications

Netsuite experience is preferred