Assistant Controller
Location: Woburn, Massachusetts
Country: United States
Category: Accounting & Finance
Workplace Location: Onsite
Employment Type: Direct Hire/Perm
Posted Date: February 12, 2026
Job ID: 643659
Job Description
The Assistant Controller plays a key role in supporting our global accounting operations. Oversee day-to-day accounting operations, ensure compliance with US GAAP, and support complex real estate and international accounting matters. The role requires strong technical accounting expertise, hands-on leadership, and the ability to operate in a growing, multi-entity environment.
Responsibilities:
Financial Reporting & Close
- Oversee and participate in the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes for US and international entities
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
- Ensure accurate and timely consolidated financial reporting under US GAAP
- Assist in preparing management reporting packages and variance analyses
- Support accounting for real estate leasing transactions, including:
- Rental revenue recognition
- Lease accounting (ASC 842)
- Straight-line rent
- Research and document technical accounting positions for complex transactions (e.g., acquisitions, dispositions, debt refinancings, foreign entities)
- Ensure compliance with internal accounting policies and controls
- Support annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
- Oversee accounting activities for international subsidiaries
- Review foreign statutory reporting and local GAAP adjustments to US GAAP
- Manage foreign currency accounting, including remeasurement and translation
- Coordinate with local finance teams and external advisors
- Assist with ERP and accounting system enhancements
- Strengthen internal controls and documentation
- Identify opportunities to streamline processes and improve close efficiency
- Support SOX-like controls
- Manage and mentor accounting staff
- Partner closely with FP&A, tax, treasury, and property management teams
Required
- Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance
- CPA preferred (or active pursuit)
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP
- Experience in real estate accounting, leasing, or property management
- Experience working with multi-entity and international operations
- Hands-on experience with month-end close and audits
- Public accounting background
- Experience with consolidation and foreign subsidiaries
- Exposure to M&A, debt transactions, or private equity–backed environments
- Salary range is $135,000 to $150,000
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The Planet Group is a global professional services firm delivering strategic staffing and advisory solutions. We operate at the intersection of talent and transformation – connecting the right people with the right opportunities in the areas of technology, engineering, accounting & finance, digital marketing, and manufacturing.
As one of the largest staffing companies in the US, we operate with a global reach and a performance-first mindset. We partner with clients to move fast, stay agile, and drive measurable results – building high-impact teams that fuel transformation and growth.
