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Birmingham, Alabama
$110,000 - $120,000 + bonus
Privately Held Company | 50+ Years in Business
Our client, a respected and well-established privately held company with a 50-year history in Birmingham, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their close-knit accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity to work directly with the Controller and CFO in a stable, growth-oriented environment where your contributions will be valued and visible.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
Why Join?
If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career and contribute to a legacy company with a bright future, we’d love to hear from you.
Rooted in Birmingham. Experts in Accounting. Focused on You.
We’re a local recruiting firm based right here in Birmingham. We partner with top companies across the city—from large corporations to fast-growing startups—and we’d love to meet you for coffee to talk about your career goals. Whether you're actively searching or just exploring, we’re here to guide you through the entire process— from resume tips to interview coaching.
This role is one of several great positions we’re working on—details below.
At our clients’ request, only individuals with required experience will be considered.
Please note - if you have recently submitted your resume to a PangeaTwo posting, your qualifications will be considered for other open opportunities.
Your resume will never be submitted to a client without your prior knowledge and consent to do so.
IND123
Assistant Controller
Assistant ControllerBirmingham, Alabama
$110,000 - $120,000 + bonus
Privately Held Company | 50+ Years in Business
Our client, a respected and well-established privately held company with a 50-year history in Birmingham, is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their close-knit accounting team. This is an excellent opportunity to work directly with the Controller and CFO in a stable, growth-oriented environment where your contributions will be valued and visible.
Key Responsibilities
- Partner with the Controller, CFO, and accounting team to address day-to-day and strategic financial matters.
- Learn and help manage month-end closing procedures in compliance with US GAAP, ultimately leading the process to ensure accurate and timely results.
- Prepare, review, and reconcile balance sheet accounts and related journal entries each month.
- Assist in producing clear, accurate monthly financial reports for senior management.
- Oversee the integrity of the general ledger through regular review and reconciliation processes.
- Record accruals, deferrals, and other monthly accounting adjustments.
- Troubleshoot and resolve financial data issues, handling routine matters promptly and escalating complex challenges with minimal guidance.
- Support system upgrades and software implementations to maintain accurate, streamlined accounting processes.
- Maintain fixed asset records, including acquisitions, disposals, depreciation, and reconciliations.
- Collaborate with the CFO on budget preparation, forecasting models, and variance analysis.
- Take on additional projects and responsibilities as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field (CPA or working toward CPA preferred).
- 3+ years of progressive accounting experience, ideally in a corporate environment.
- Strong understanding of US GAAP and month-end close processes.
- Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems and Microsoft Excel.
- Excellent attention to detail, problem-solving skills, and ability to work independently.
Why Join?
- Be part of a financially strong, privately held company with decades of success in Birmingham.
- Collaborate closely with senior leadership and gain hands-on exposure to high-level financial operations.
- Enjoy a supportive, team-oriented culture with long-term career stability.
If you’re ready to take the next step in your accounting career and contribute to a legacy company with a bright future, we’d love to hear from you.
Rooted in Birmingham. Experts in Accounting. Focused on You.
We’re a local recruiting firm based right here in Birmingham. We partner with top companies across the city—from large corporations to fast-growing startups—and we’d love to meet you for coffee to talk about your career goals. Whether you're actively searching or just exploring, we’re here to guide you through the entire process— from resume tips to interview coaching.
This role is one of several great positions we’re working on—details below.
At our clients’ request, only individuals with required experience will be considered.
Please note - if you have recently submitted your resume to a PangeaTwo posting, your qualifications will be considered for other open opportunities.
Your resume will never be submitted to a client without your prior knowledge and consent to do so.
IND123