Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration

Location: Remote – Southeast (AL, NC, SC, TN, GA, FL, MS, AR preferred)

Position Overview

Ridgeline Roofing & Restoration is a private equity-backed, multi-entity platform experiencing rapid growth – organic and through acquisition. We are seeking a strong, hands-on Assistant Controller to help scale and strengthen our accounting function as the business continues to grow.

This role will be a key leader within the finance organization, responsible for owning the monthly close process, preparing draft consolidated financial statements, supporting high-quality financial reporting, and helping drive accountability across the accounting team. The Assistant Controller will work closely with the Accounting Manager, Controller and CFO in a fast-paced, high-growth environment where accuracy, responsiveness, and sound judgment are critical.

This position will provide leadership over the day-to-day accounting function and month-end close process. This individual will also gain exposure to acquisition-related accounting and integration work with the opportunity to take on more over time based on business needs and demonstrated capacity.

Key Responsibilities

Month-End Close & Financial Reporting

• Own and manage the monthly close process across multiple entities, ensuring timeliness, accuracy, and completeness
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by the accounting team
• Prepare draft consolidated financial statements and related supporting schedules for Controller and CFO review
• Help drive improvements in close timelines, documentation, workflow, and overall reporting quality
• Support the preparation of internal monthly reporting packages and ad hoc financial analyses

Financial Analysis & Business Support

• Perform monthly variance analysis, including comparisons to budget, prior periods, and operational expectations
• Partner with leadership to identify and explain key financial trends, risks, and performance drivers
• Support branch-level and entity-level financial reporting to improve visibility and decision-making across the business

Team Leadership & Accountability

• Directly oversee the Accounting Manager
• Support development, prioritization, and accountability across the broader accounting team through the Accounting Manager, including the Senior Accountant, A/P, and A/R functions
• Help create structure, discipline, and consistency within a growing accounting organization
• Promote strong communication, responsiveness, and ownership across the team

Accounting Operations, Controls & Process Improvement

• Help standardize accounting processes, policies, and controls across a growing multi-entity platform
• Ensure consistent application of GAAP and company accounting policies
• Identify process gaps, reporting inefficiencies, and control risks, and help implement practical improvements
• Support the build-out of a more scalable, disciplined controllership function as the company grows

Audit & Compliance Support

• Assist with annual audits, reviews, and other external reporting requirements
• Prepare audit-ready schedules, reconciliations, and documentation throughout the year
• Support implementation of accounting policies, internal controls, and technical accounting conclusions as needed

Acquisition & Integration Support

• Provide support on acquisition and integration-related accounting projects as needed
• Assist with onboarding acquired entities into Ridgeline’s monthly reporting and close processes
• Support opening balance sheet, purchase accounting, and integration activities on a limited basis initially, with increased involvement over time as capacity and business needs evolve

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or other related field required
• CPA or Master’s degree is a plus, but not required
• 4–6 years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close processes
• Experience in a multi-entity, high-growth, or private equity-backed environment is a plus
• Public accounting experience is a plus, but not required
• Experience with Sage Intacct a plus
• Experience with Datarails a plus

Key Attributes for Success

• Strong accountant with the ability to own the close process and produce reliable financial information
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal
• Able to operate effectively under pressure and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong problem-solving ability and sound professional judgment
• Detail-oriented with high standards for accuracy and follow-through
• Comfortable balancing hands-on execution with team leadership and process improvement
• Adept at financial reporting, variance analysis, reconciliations, and close management

Why Join Ridgeline

Ridgeline is continuing to grow rapidly – both organically and through acquisition, creating a unique opportunity for an accounting leader who wants to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment. This role offers the chance to take ownership of the core accounting process, work closely with senior leadership, and grow into broader responsibilities over time as the platform expands.