Assistant Controller
Denver, Colorado | Hybrid | 3 days onsite
Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller to join a growing publicly traded organization in a high-impact leadership role for one of their subsidiaries. This position is ideal for someone who brings a strong accounting foundation, enjoys improving processes, and can lead a team while partnering cross-functionally across the business.
This role goes beyond traditional accounting execution. The Assistant Controller will help strengthen financial reporting, support scalable growth, improve internal controls, and drive operational excellence across the accounting function. The right person will be both strategic and hands-on, with the ability to solve problems, develop people, and support the business through change.
Key Responsibilities
- Serve as a strategic partner within Finance, helping improve accounting processes, strengthen internal controls, and enhance reporting quality
- Oversee general ledger activity to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with GAAP and internal policies
- Support and improve the month-end close process, with a focus on timeliness, quality, and process enhancement
- Lead the preparation, review, and improvement of internal and external financial reporting
- Provide accounting insight and financial analysis to support sound business decision-making
- Strengthen governance and internal control frameworks, including SOX compliance
- Support regulatory reporting and audit-related activities
- Partner with FP&A, Audit, Corporate Accounting, and operational teams to ensure alignment and accuracy of financial information
- Identify opportunities to streamline workflows, improve efficiency, and introduce scalable practices
- Coach, develop, and empower team members while fostering accountability and continuous improvement
- Help refine workload, team structure, and processes as the organization evolves
Team / Leadership Scope
This role will oversee:
- 1 first-level manager
- 1 staff accountant through that manager
- 1 senior accountant
This is a strong fit for someone who is comfortable leading both directly and through a layer of leadership.
Qualifications
- 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred
- CPA strongly preferred
- Public accounting experience is a plus
- 1–2+ years of leadership experience, including coaching, mentoring, or developing others
- Strong experience with general ledger oversight, month-end close, internal controls, and SOX compliance
- Ability to assess, refine, and improve accounting processes
- Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial information, identify trends and risks, and support business decisions
- Excellent communication skills and ability to work effectively with senior leadership, auditors, and cross-functional partners
- High proficiency in Excel, PowerPoint, and modern financial systems
Additional Details
- Industry experience is not required
- Mortgage industry experience is a plus
Brilliant Staffing, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages applications from all individuals regardless of race, color, religion, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability, or veteran status.