Assistant Controller/CPA
Mohenis Services • Petersburg, Virginia • Full Time • $115,000–$140,000 / year
Posted on Sat, Oct 17, 2026
Position Summary
The Assistant Controller is a key leadership position within the Accounting Department and supports the Controller in overseeing day-to-day accounting operations. This individual is expected to provide strong leadership and direction to the accounting team while ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting. This is a hands-on position responsible for the monthly close, account reconciliations, journal entry review, internal controls, staff supervision, and audit support.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close.
- Review journal entries for GAAP, accuracy, proper support, and approval.
- Review reconciliations and ensure reconciling items are resolved timely.
- Reconcile and review intercompany transactions and balances.
- Assist with preparation and review of financial statements and consolidated reporting.
- Review accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, debt, leases, payroll, and benefit accounts.
- Investigate unusual balances and discrepancies.
- Supervise and review the work of the accounting team.
- Assist with accounts payable, cash management, and general accounting activities, as needed.
- Maintain strong internal controls and appropriate supporting documentation.
- Assist with annual audits and preparation of audit schedules.
- Improve and streamline accounting processes and procedures.
- Provide backup support to the Controller.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
- CPA certification.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and general ledger accounting.
- Multi-company and intercompany accounting experience.
- Strong reconciliation, financial reporting, and Excel skills.
- ERP accounting-system experience; Sage experience is a plus.
- Demonstrated ability to lead, develop, motivate, and hold a team accountable.
Compensation 115-140k
COMPANY DESCRIPTION
Mohenis Services, Inc. is an family-owned consulting company providing back office support to the hospitality, healthcare and general business industries.
Our company is dedicated to resource conservation, recycling, and social responsibility. Part of the quality service programs we offer our customers is the knowledge that we are helping them achieve their business goals while reducing their impact on the environment. Our corporations are local! We actively participate in our hometown, state, and national organizations which means we stay current and at the forefront of industry trends thus our customers receive great value provided by industry experts. To us, service means that our customers always have what they need when they need it.
Mohenis Services, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.
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