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Assistant Controller
Job Location:
Job Location:
Westminster, CA - USA
Monthly Salary:
$ 100 - 130
Monthly Salary:
Posted:
10 June 2026 (30+ days ago)
Posted:
Application Deadline:
8 September 2026
Application Deadline:
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Vacancies:
Job Summary
Help us help keep people safeand businesses working as one ofBuilt In Colorados Best Places to Workfor seven years in a rowKPAis made up of talented individuals working together for the greater here to help our clients buildsafe thriving organizations and were looking for people with a common goal to help us do it.
Position Description:
The Assistant Controller plays a critical leadership role within the Finance organization responsible for ensuring the integrity accuracy and timeliness of the companys financial reporting and accounting operations. This role serves as a key partner to the Controller with expanded responsibility for oversight of the general ledger financial close internal controls and complex accounting areas while also supporting strategic initiatives audit readiness and continuous improvement.
In addition to managing core accounting functions the Assistant Controller provides leadership across multiple accounting teams supports policy development and GAAP interpretation and acts as a delegate for the Controller as needed. This role is designed to support succession planning and scalability as the company continues to grow.
The ideal candidate is a technically strong accounting leader who can balance hands-on execution with high-level oversight cross-functional collaboration and people development.
Key Responsibilities:
General Ledger & Financial Reporting
- Oversee and manage the monthly quarterly and annual close processes ensuring completeness accuracy and compliance with GAAP.
- Prepare and/or review and approve journal entries account reconciliations and balance sheet analyses including complex areas such as capitalized internally developed software reserves self-insurance employee benefits debt and derivatives.
- Ensure timely and accurate preparation of internal and external financial statements and management reporting.
- Partner closely with FP&A to support forecasting variance analysis and executive-level reporting.
- Support the Controller with preparation of financial analysis balance sheet reviews and variance explanations.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A Operations and other departments to support financial transparency and accuracy.
Accounting Operations & Team Leadership
- Provide leadership and oversight for the General Ledger Accounts Payable Cash Accounts Receivable and Collections functions.
- Develop coach and mentor accounting managers and team members fostering a culture of accountability accuracy and continuous improvement.
- Establish clear performance expectations and development plans for direct and indirect reports.
- Ensure appropriate segregation of duties and workload balance across the accounting organization.
Accounts Receivable & Collections Leadership
- Oversee AR cash application and collections activities to ensure timely invoicing accurate customer balances and effective cash flow management.
- Monitor aging credit risk and bad debt exposure; escalate and resolve high-risk or complex customer issues.
- Partner with Sales and Customer Success and Operations to resolve billing disputes and improve customer payment behavior.
- Implement and maintain best practices to improve DSO and minimize bad debt exposure.
Internal Controls Policies & Compliance
- Maintain and enhance a strong internal control environment ensuring compliance with company policies GAAP and applicable regulatory requirements.
- Lead the documentation implementation and ongoing maintenance of accounting policies and procedures.
- Identify and mitigate accounting and financial reporting risks.
Audit & External Relationships
- Serve as a key point of contact for external auditors managing audit planning PBC requests and issue resolution.
- Coordinate with external advisors on technical accounting matters as needed.
- Support the Controller in responding to audit findings and implementing corrective action
Process Improvement & Controls
- Identify and implement process improvements to streamline the monthly close reconciliation and AR processes.
- Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and GAAP.
- Participate in or lead accounting system enhancements or integrations as the company grows.
Qualifications:
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or equivalent combination of education and experience
- 7-10 years of relevant experience public accounting experience preferred
- Two or more years of leadership/management experience include
Preferred:
- CPA Certified
- NetSuite experience desired
- Technology industry experience is desirable
Success Criteria:
- Demonstrated ability to manage complex accounting operations with a high degree of accuracy and timeliness.
- Strong technical accounting knowledge with the ability to research interpret and apply GAAP.
- Proven leadership skills with the ability to develop teams and influence cross-functional partners.
- Advanced Excel and financial systems proficiency.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills including the ability to communicate complex topics to non-financial stakeholders.
- Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize multitask and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
- High level of integrity ownership and accountability.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Self-motivated time efficient and proactive with ability to work under minimum supervision.
- Confident in dealing with customers and senior management.
Compensation:
- Annual base salary range between $100-130k
- Bonus potential of 15% annually
Physical Requirements:
Physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Working at a computer typing and view a screen - Constantly
- Stationary sitting or standing - Constantly
- Visual Recognition - Constantly
- Hearing/Listening - Occasionally
- Communicating verbally and/or in writing - Occasionally
- Travel - Seldom
Dont meet every job requirement At KPA we are dedicated to building a diverse inclusive and authentic workplace. Studies have shown that women and people of color are less likely to apply unless they meet every requirement. If youre excited about the role but your past experience doesnt align perfectly with every qualification we still encourage you to apply! You might just be the right candidate for this or other roles.
About KPA
Founded in 1986KPAis a leading provider of Environment Health & Safety (EHS) and Workforce Compliance software and consulting services. KPA solutions help clients identify remedy and prevent workplace safety and compliance problems across their entire enterprise. The combination of KPAssoftware consulting services and award-winning training content helps organizations minimize risk so they can focus on whats importanttheir core business.
We are passionate about what we do how we do and why we do it. Our culture is driven by the KPA core values Integrity Helpful Excellence Agile Respectful and Teamwork. Success will be determined by the capabilities energy and character of the people we bring into our organization and the performance they achieve.
KPA with headquarters in Colorado and teammates throughout the United Sates is recognized as one of Colorados Best Places to Work to Work by Built In Colorado for 2025 making the list seven years running.
KPA is committed to providing equal opportunity in all of our employment practices including selection hiring promotion transfer and compensation to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race religion religious dress/grooming color ethnicity sex (including sex stereotyping) sexual orientation gender identity or gender expression national origin ancestry citizenship status creed uniform service member status military or veteran status marital status pregnancy breast-feeding and/or pregnancy-related conditions age protected medical condition leave status physical or mental disability genetic characteristics or any other legally-protected status in accordance with the requirements of all federal state and local compliance with federal law all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire.
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Required Experience:
Junior IC
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