Assistant Controller
Posted at: 03/26/2026
Austin, TX
Onsite - NON IT - Finance & Accounting - Direct Placement - Job ID: 26-155869
Title: Assistant Controller
Location: Austin, Texas
Duration: Direct Hire
Compensation: $120K-140K depending on experience.
Work Requirements: US Citizen
Skillset / Experience:
The Assistant Controller will be responsible for the accurate and timely delivery of all financial data to the Controller. The Assistant Controller will be an integral part of the Finance organization by supporting accounting management and formulating internal controls. This position has supervisory responsibilities over AP, AR, Accounting Manager, Grants, and Payroll.
- Oversee day-to-day functions of accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, general ledger and grants.
- Owns the preparation and review of monthly financial statements, proactively monitoring financial activity, validating account integrity, and ensuring accurate, timely, and high-quality financial reporting throughout the month.
- Maintains and updates a documented system of accounting policies and procedures.
- Owns compliance with applicable state and federal tax and regulatory requirements, including the accurate and timely filing and payment of payroll taxes, sales taxes, and related governmental filings.
- Ensure that workers comp reports and payments are filed and paid in a timely manner by due dates.
- Supports preparation and review of the annual Form 990 and related schedules; coordinates data gathering across Finance and Operations; ensures consistency with audited financial statements; identifies disclosure or compliance risks.
- Owns the annual Employee Benefit Plan audit (403b), serving as the primary liaison with auditors and recordkeepers; prepares and reviews census data; reconciles payroll and plan contributions; supports Form 5500 preparation; ensures ERISA compliance, eligibility tracking, and timely contribution remittances; leads resolution of audit findings and corrective actions; and proactively communicates status, risks, and support needs to the Controller.
- Partners with the Controller to lead the accounting team through the annual financial audit, coordinating and reviewing PBC requests, preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation, managing timelines and dependencies, and serving as a primary liaison with external auditors to ensure a timely, accurate, and efficient audit process.
- Oversees grant monitoring activities in collaboration with the Grants team to ensure compliance with grant requirements and accurate financial reporting.
- Establish, monitor and enforce internal controls and safeguards for payments to employees, clients, and vendors.
- Responsible for accurate and timely filing of year-end information returns (W-2 and 1099) and related transmittals.
- Owns lease accounting under ASC 842, including maintaining lease data in LeaseQuery, recording and reconciling right-of-use assets and lease liabilities, supporting monthly and annual close activities, and ensuring accurate and compliant financial reporting.
- Review and reconcile general ledger accounts as assigned.
- Other duties as assigned.
Required Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in accounting with at least two years of accounting work experience.
- Must have experience in all aspects of Accounting, Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll and General Ledger.
- Must be computer literate with a wide knowledge of windows-based software, accounting-based software, report writing software and intermediate/advanced level of Excel.
- Must have good communication and supervisor skills to train personnel as needed.
About INSPYR Solutions
Technology is our focus and quality is our commitment. As a leading expert in delivering flexible technology and talent solutions, we strategically align industry and technical expertise with our clients’ business objectives and cultural needs. Our tailored offerings include a wide variety of professional services, project solutions, managed services, and talent resources, all bolstered by our strategic partnerships with cutting-edge technology services. By always striving for excellence and focusing on the human aspect of our business, we work seamlessly with our talent and clients to match the right solutions to the right opportunities. Learn more about us at www.inspyrsolutions.com.
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