Assistant Controller-Remote Opportunity

For an accountant, this is the stuff of dreams: the ability to work where you are most productive and the opportunity to make a difference for the clients you work with. On top of that, you get to work with a team that doesn't take themselves too seriously, enjoys company retreats (sans work), memes, and all the emoji's Slack can handle. Discover what working at Fine Point Consulting can do for you!

Fine Point Consulting, a boutique Accounting, CFO and HR services firm, is hiring a full-time Assistant Controller to join our fun and high energy team. The Assistant Controller position is responsible for managing the ongoing financial reporting operations of the firm on behalf of Outsourced Accounting clients. This includes the review of periodic financial reports prepared by the Accounting Manager, preparation of budget, KPI and other management reports, and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the client's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles. The Assistant Controller also may serve as the primary liaison between the client and the client's tax preparer and other professional service providers.

Fine Point Consulting provides a complete range of accounting and HR services to startups, nonprofits, and businesses in many industries. We have offices in Wisconsin along with team members working remotely across the country. Fine Point wholeheartedly values each of our employees and empowers each other to provide feedback to improve the team as a whole. Our outcomes-driven management style allows for a flexible schedule, meaning that each of us works when and where we perform the best. If you're looking for a work environment where you can make an impact, Fine Point might be the perfect fit!

Responsibilities

• Develop a strong, productive, professional, trusted advisor relationship with assigned clients.
• Manage a team of 1-2 accounting professionals as you lead the monthly financial close process for assigned clients in a timely manner.
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management and other strategic initiatives.
• Preparation of complex client Dashboards, Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), Critical Success Factors (CSFs) and other management reports.
• Ongoing monthly maintenance and updates of client processes and workflows.
• Staff planning and resource management.
• Provide ongoing mentoring and supervision to team members.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, CPA Eligible.
• 3-5 years of accounting experience.
• Strong technology skills using Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook at a minimum, more applications preferred).
• Ability to multi-task and to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Experience working in a paperless environment strongly preferred.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship building skills.
• Team player with a positive 'can do' approach.
• A general and growing knowledge of firm products and services in the practice area, and a general knowledge of products and services in other practice areas.

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range $60,000 - $80,000 (based on experience) plus eligibility in profit sharing plan
• Opportunities for development and career growth
• Health insurance - Fine Point provides multiple health plan options and pays 80% of employee premiums and 40% for dependents
• Dental and vision insurance - Fine Point pays 80% of employee premiums and 40% for dependents
• Life insurance, short-term, and long-term disability - 100% company-paid premiums
• Voluntary life insurance
• 401(K) Retirement plan with a company match up to 4%
• Certification Bonus - Have your sights set on obtaining your SHRM-CP or PHR? We provide the support you need to get there!
• Pet insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Flexible and autonomous work environment. We work where we are most productive to provide a healthy work-life balance, while still being accountable to our team and our clients.
• Company retreats - Have fun and enjoy time away from the office with your coworkers.
• Technology stipend