Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Drive Financial Excellence. Lead with Impact. Grow with SPAR.

SPAR is a global leader in retail services, partnering with top consumer brands and Fortune 100 retailers across 10 countries. We’re expanding our high-performing Finance Team and looking for a strategic and detail-driven Assistant Controller to help lead our U.S. and Canadian accounting operations. If you're passionate about numbers, compliance, and continuous improvement—and you thrive in a fast-paced, collaborative environment—this is your opportunity to make a measurable difference.

What You’ll Do

As Assistant Controller, you will be a key player in ensuring financial accuracy, compliance, and efficiency. You’ll manage accounting operations, oversee monthly close processes, support audits and reporting, and lead a team of professionals focused on operational excellence.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and oversee daily accounting functions and monthly close for U.S. and Canada
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and company policies
• Prepare and review financial reports; analyze results vs. budget and prior year
• Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and finance leaders to support strategic goals
• Drive audit readiness for internal and external stakeholders
• Support SEC reporting, tax returns, and tax provision activities
• Manage and mentor a team of 3–4 accounting professionals
• Identify and implement process improvements to increase accuracy and efficiency

What You Bring

• 8–10 years of progressive accounting or finance experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; CPA license required; MBA preferred
• In-depth knowledge of GAAP; exposure to revenue recognition, lease and equity accounting is a plus
• Experience with financial systems; Workday experience highly preferred
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills; adept with Word and Outlook
• Proven ability to lead, prioritize, and deliver under pressure
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• A hands-on, roll-up-your-sleeves attitude and a focus on getting things done

Why You’ll Love Working at SPAR

• Competitive Compensation – We reward your expertise and results
• Global Reach, Local Impact – Influence decisions across borders
• Growth-Focused Culture – Ongoing training, development, and leadership opportunities
• Collaborative Environment – Diverse teams that support and challenge one another
• Robust Benefits – Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
• Time for You – PTO, holidays, and work-life balance
• Retirement Planning – 401(k) and Roth options

Join SPAR and make your mark on a growing global enterprise.

We’re committed to building an inclusive, forward-thinking team where your financial expertise shapes strategy and drives success.

Apply today and help shape the future of retail finance!

DISCLAIMER: The preceding description is not designed to be a complete list of all duties and responsibilities required.

SPAR has over 50 years of experience in retail and consumer goods, serving some of the world's best companies.  We offer end-to-end services to ensure our client's product is available and presented most compellingly.  We focus on our client's return on investment (ROI) by applying our unique software solutions, experienced resources, and passion for results.

SPAR provides Equal Employment Opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. SPAR prohibits workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. In addition to federal law requirements, SPAR complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities. Improper interference with the ability of SPAR's employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.