Assistant Controller

Job DescriptionJob DescriptionScion Staffing is searching for an Assistant Controller to join a dynamic food distribution organization committed to excellence and growth This is an exciting opportunity to lead financial operations, collaborate with top-tier professionals, and make a meaningful impact   
OVERVIEW:  Reporting directly to the Controller, the Assistant Controller oversees the preparation and distribution of financial statements, ensures compliance with U.S. GAAP and internal controls, and collaborates with external auditors. This role is pivotal in streamlining accounting processes, enhancing reporting systems, and mentoring accounting staff. 
  JOB DUTIES:  

• Manage the month-end close process and produce monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements for the company and subsidiaries. 

• Act as the primary liaison with external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits. 

• Research and implement accounting policies for reporting and disclosure; issue accounting memoranda for significant transactions. 

• Direct activities related to fixed assets, leases, debt, and goods receipt/invoice receipt accounting. 

• Continuously enhance financial processes using Oracle and other tools, reducing manual efforts and automating reports. 

• Mentor and develop team members, fostering growth within FP&A, AP, and AR functions. 

• Oversee benefit plan accounting and ensure annual audited financial statements for employee benefit plans are accurate. 

• Support the Controller on inventory and payroll accounting and lead various financial initiatives. 

 QUALIFICATIONS:  

• Bachelorâ?™s or Masterâ?™s in Accounting; CPA certification required. 

• 15+ years of accounting and financial reporting experience, ideally with public companies and SOX exposure. 

• Expertise in U.S. GAAP and technical accounting. 

• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, especially Excel, and large ERP systems. 

• Exceptional communication and organizational abilities. 

• Leadership experience with a passion for mentoring and project management. 

• Ability to handle high-pressure situations and interface with all management levels. 

• Strong analytical and interpretation skills for technical procedures and legal documents. 

 COMPENSATION & BENEFITS:  
In addition to being part of a company with a positive, team-oriented culture, the annual salary for this role ranges from $95-115K, depending on experience plus a benefits package including 401k, PTO, medical/dental/vision insurance, discounts, and scholarship opportunities for continuing education 
  
HOW TO APPLY:     
Apply today by submitting your resume here  
  
ABOUT OUR SEARCH FIRM:     
Scion Staffing is a national award-winning staffing firm Since 2006, we have had the pleasure of successfully placing thousands of talented professionals supporting incredible missions and programs. Through our innovative team building and recruiting solutions, we bridge the gap in executive leadership searches, direct hire nonprofit recruiting, interim leadership placement, and temporary professional staffing.    
    
We are proud to be part of the Forbes lists of the Best Recruitment Firms and the Best Executive Search Firms in America. Additionally, Scion has been recognized as a ClearlyRated Best of Staffing firm as well as a top recruitment firm by The Business Times. Additional information about our firm and our practices can be found online. Scion Staffing is an equal opportunity employer and service provider and does not discriminate based on race, religion, gender, gender identity, national origin, citizenship status, sexual orientation, disability, political affiliation or belief, or any other protected class. We are committed to the principles of Equal Opportunity Employment and are dedicated to making employment decisions based on merit and value, for ourselves, our client companies, and the candidates we represent.    
    
For opportunities located in a region that has enacted fair chance, arrest, or conviction-based employment ordinances, Scion Staffing proactively follows the enacted guidance and considers for employment all qualified applications with arrest and conviction records. We engage in socially conscious business practices and believe that diverse, equitable, inclusive, and non-biased talent and recruitment processes are foundational to the success of Scion as well as every client organization with whom we partner.    Company DescriptionOur Mission
It is our mission to diligently provide the nation’s best staffing and executive search services, guided by socially conscious business practices. At Scion, we lead by example, consistently promoting operational excellence; delivering employee and client satisfaction; upholding professional ethics; celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion; and fostering the true potential of our industry.

Our Name
Scion Staffing takes its name from a scion: the portion of a plant which, when attached to a new foundation, can grow new life. With great care, we strategically place new talent to empower organizational growth.

Our Values

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION

We believe diverse teams are more than a strength; they are essential for success. We aim to be proactive in our work to ensure that our application, interview, and hiring processes are inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all. We practice and promote these values throughout our firm and externally in the partnerships and connections we intentionally create.

INTEGRITY & ETHICS

We do the right thing. We listen empathically to our candidates, clients, staff, and partners. We communicate honestly, with kindness and respect, and we deliver on our commitments.

SERVICE EXCELLENCE

We are committed to excellence in everything we do, striving to deliver lasting value to our clients, candidates, partners, and staff.

LEARNING & INNOVATION

We continually refine our services, processes, communication, and operational systems and structures, utilizing ever-evolving technological tools to empower our far-reaching impact and growth. We are humble and embrace individual professional development opportunities to strengthen our company from within.

PASSION

We take pride in empowering our clients’ strategic hiring goals and connecting extraordinary candidates to new career pathways. We celebrate the opportunity to uplift and improve the futures of individuals and organizations alike.

TEAMWORK & POSITIVITY

We are committed to providing value and inspiring others through our work. We believe empathy and positivity fuel effective collaboration. We hold these core values and leverage them at all levels of our organization. Together, we succeed.Company DescriptionOur Mission\r
It is our mission to diligently provide the nation’s best staffing and executive search services, guided by socially conscious business practices. At Scion, we lead by example, consistently promoting operational excellence; delivering employee and client satisfaction; upholding professional ethics; celebrating diversity, equity, and inclusion; and fostering the true potential of our industry.\r
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Our Name\r
Scion Staffing takes its name from a scion: the portion of a plant which, when attached to a new foundation, can grow new life. With great care, we strategically place new talent to empower organizational growth.\r
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Our Values\r
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DIVERSITY, EQUITY, & INCLUSION\r
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We believe diverse teams are more than a strength; they are essential for success. We aim to be proactive in our work to ensure that our application, interview, and hiring processes are inclusive, equitable, and beneficial for all. We practice and promote these values throughout our firm and externally in the partnerships and connections we intentionally create.\r
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INTEGRITY & ETHICS\r
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We do the right thing. We listen empathically to our candidates, clients, staff, and partners. We communicate honestly, with kindness and respect, and we deliver on our commitments.\r
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SERVICE EXCELLENCE\r
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We are committed to excellence in everything we do, striving to deliver lasting value to our clients, candidates, partners, and staff.\r
\r
LEARNING & INNOVATION\r
\r
We continually refine our services, processes, communication, and operational systems and structures, utilizing ever-evolving technological tools to empower our far-reaching impact and growth. We are humble and embrace individual professional development opportunities to strengthen our company from within.\r
\r
PASSION\r
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We take pride in empowering our clients’ strategic hiring goals and connecting extraordinary candidates to new career pathways. We celebrate the opportunity to uplift and improve the futures of individuals and organizations alike.\r
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TEAMWORK & POSITIVITY\r
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We are committed to providing value and inspiring others through our work. We believe empathy and positivity fuel effective collaboration. We hold these core values and leverage them at all levels of our organization. Together, we succeed.

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