Assistant Controller
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Key details
- Location
- Jacksonville, FL, United States
- Work style
- Onsite
- Level
- Senior
- Job type
- Full-time
- Experience
- 5–10 yrs
- Function
- Finance & Accounting
- Focus area
- other
- Posted
- 7h ago
Skills
auditerpexcelfinancial reportingfinancial statementsgaapinternal controlssap s/4hanatechnical writing
About the role
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Research and resolve technical U.S. GAAP matters related to new or unusual transactions, such as acquisitions, financings, leases, and revenue.
- Document technical accounting conclusions in clear, audit-ready memos.
- Review analyses of financial information to identify trends and explain results to leadership and business partners.
- Lead audit requests and accounting discussions with external auditors.
- Provide technical guidance and mentor accounting team members.
- Find ways to simplify, automate, and standardize work while maintaining strong controls.
- Maintain confidentiality and protect company financial information.
- Perform other job-related duties as directed.
EDUCATIONAL & EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
- Active CPA license required
- Approximately 5-10 years of progressive accounting experience, including technical accounting, financial reporting, audit, or controllership
- Public accounting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, or audit experience strongly preferred
- Must be able to independently research U.S. GAAP, write technical accounting memos, and clearly explain accounting conclusions to leadership and external auditors
- Experience directing the work of others, reviewing deliverables, and developing accountants
- Strong knowledge of financial statement preparation, consolidations, close processes, and internal controls
- Must have advanced Excel and data-analysis skills; SAP S/4HANA or other large ERP experience strongly preferred
- Strong analytical, organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Valid Driver’s License and ability to travel periodically
PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
- Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, handle objects, reach, write, type, talk, and hear.
- Occasionally required to stoop, bend, kneel, and lift or move up to 35 pounds.
- Primarily office-based, with periodic travel to railroad, facility, warehouse, or outdoor locations as business needs require.
SAFETY
Safety is a cornerstone value at Patriot Rail. All employees are expected to model safe behavior, uphold company safety standards, and take personal responsibility for maintaining a safe work environment.