Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in supporting the Corporate Controller and the broader Accounting Department in ensuring accurate, timely, and compliant financial reporting across multiple entities within the organization. This role will be responsible for managing core accounting functions including the month-end close process, financial statement preparation, external audits, tax compliance, and intercompany activity. The Assistant Controller will also help lead process improvement initiatives and contribute to building scalable processes and controls to support continued growth.

Core Responsibilities:

• Assist with the preparation of the month-end and year-end financial statements including footnotes, supporting schedules, and external or internal reporting requirements.
• Provide oversight and review of corporate and entity-wide accounting and reconciliations including cash, intercompany, debt, equity, accrued expenses, fixed assets, leases, and intangibles/goodwill.
• Coordinate and support the annual financial statement audit, serving as a key liaison with external auditors.
• Manage corporate tax compliance activities, including coordination with third-party tax consultants on federal, state, and local returns (income, franchise, sales & use tax, etc.)
• Support annual insurance renewal processes by gathering and validating required financial and operational data.
• Oversee and maintain accurate intercompany accounting, including eliminations and reconciliations across multiple legal entities.
• Ensure compliance with lease accounting standards (ASC 842) using lease accounting software.
• Assist in the development and documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support scalable operations.
• Partnering with FP&A as an active contributor in the annual operating plan process.
• Analyze financial results and variances, and partner with business unit leads to ensure accurate representation of performance.
• Participate in system and process improvement initiatives, including ERP optimization and automation projects.

Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• CPA certification
• 7(+) years of progressive accounting/financial experience, minimum of 2 years in a corporate position preferred.
• Public accounting experience, preferred
• Experience in a multi-entity environment, ideally within the construction, field services, or project-based industries
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and familiarity with other Microsoft 365 tools
• Experience with ERP systems and lease accounting software; ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting standards
• Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across teams and departments
• High attention to detail, strong analytical thinking, and a proactive approach to problem-solving

About Smart Care

Smart Care is a national repair and service provider for commercial foodservice, refrigeration, and cold storage equipment. Our offering of comprehensive mechanical services includes hot side cooking equipment, stand-alone refrigeration, specialty coffee and beverage, complex rack refrigeration and HVAC.

Smart Care is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or other protected class status. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply. If you need a reasonable accommodation with respect to Smart Care's application or hiring process due to a disability, please contact the Human Resources department at HR@smartcaresolutions.com.