Assistant Controller

Location: Chandler AZ Reports to: VP of Accounting / Controller Type: Full-Time Hybrid.

About the Role We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join the accounting leadership team of a publicly traded company. This role is critical to ensuring the accuracy timeliness and compliance of external financial reporting. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting expertise with hands-on SEC reporting experience and thrives in a fast-paced deadline-driven public company environment. Key Responsibilities SEC Reporting & Compliance

• Manage the preparation and filing of periodic SEC reports including Forms 10-K 10-Q 8-K and proxy statements
• Ensure compliance with SEC regulations GAAP and Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) requirements
• Coordinate with external auditors legal counsel and outside consultants on quarterly and annual filings
• Draft and review financial statement footnotes MD&A and other disclosure documents
• Monitor emerging accounting standards (ASC updates) and SEC rule changes assessing and implementing impact on the company

Financial Close & Reporting

• Assist with monthly quarterly and annual close processes ensuring accurate and timely financial statements
• Review journal entries account reconciliations and consolidation activities
• Prepare technical accounting memos supporting complex transactions (revenue recognition stock compensation business combinations leases etc.)
• Support consolidation of multiple entities/segments in accordance with GAAP

Internal Controls & Audit

• Serve as a key liaison for external auditors during quarterly reviews and annual audits
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and control effectiveness.
• Partner with FP&A Legal Investor Relations and Tax teams on reporting matters
• Assist the Controller in special projects technical research and process automation initiatives

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA or in progress required
• 7 years of progressive accounting experience including public accounting (Big 4 or national firm strongly preferred) and/or SEC reporting experience at a publicly traded company
• Strong working knowledge of US GAAP SEC reporting requirements and SOX compliance
• Experience with consolidations and multi-entity reporting
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g. NetSuite Oracle SAP) and SEC filing/XBRL tools (e.g. Workiva)
• Excellent technical writing and communication skills with the ability to translate complex accounting issues into clear disclosures
• High attention to detail strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple deadlines

Preferred Attributes

• Prior experience as a Manager/Senior Manager in a public accounting firms assurance practice
• Experience in multi-entity a plus