assistant controller

Santa Barbara, CA, us on site Until 8/21/2026 First posted February 24, 2026 Last posted February 24, 2026
Job description

Financial Services firm in beautiful Santa Barbara is looking for a top-tier talented Assistant Controller. 

ESSENTIAL RESPONSIBILITIES:


Assist in the monthly close process, which includes closing sub-ledgers; reviewing and recording journal entries; allocations; consolidation; and account analysis, reconciliation and extensive fluctuation analysis

Develop and coordinate Financial reports, budgets and analysis with VP Controller and CFO

Provide information as needed to other members of the finance team. Complete more complex research and inquiries of GL transactions and activities to be able to provide appropriate solutions.

Coordinate audit and tax requests, compile and prepare supporting schedules, work paper and financial reports as needed.

Manage and mentor Accounting staff with expectation to increase team size

Pro-actively seek out process improvements; continuously make recommendations for improvement and implement agreed upon changes.

Assist with accounting integration activities, which includes implementing a variety of finance and accounting related software solutions.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:





Bachelor’s degree in Business, Accounting or related field is required.


Certified Public Accountant (CPA) preferred.

$90-120k

Please contact Abby Tannenbaum directly at 213-289-5953

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

About this role

Summary

Manage financial reports, consolidate accounts, mentor staff, improve processes, coordinate audits and software integration.

Job title

assistant controller

Experience level

professional

Industry

financial services

Location requirements

Santa Barbara, CA, US; on-site only

Salary

$90-120k

Management role

Yes

Skills & keywords

Required skills

accountingfinancial reportingconsolidationaudit coordinationmentor

Preferred skills

CPA

Specializations

financial reportingbudgetingreconciliationauditsoftware implementation
Locations

Structured locations inferred from the posting.

Santa Barbara, CA, USA

On-site City