Assistant Controller (Remote, US)

**About Us** American Clinical Research Services Opco LLC (ACRS) is an organization dedicated to advancing clinical research and expanding access to new treatment opportunities. ACRS is comprised of two entities: Empathx Clinical Research and Clinical Site Services (CSS). Empathx Clinical Research conducts clinical trials across three research sites located in Montclair, California; Dallas, Texas; and Houston, Texas. Complementing our site operations, CSS provides full\-service patient recruitment, enrollment, and retention services on a global scale to study sponsors and CROs. Together, we connect patients with research opportunities, partner with sponsors to conduct high\-quality studies, and contribute to the development of new treatments. As a member of ACRS, you are part of a growing organization where every role contributes to our shared purpose of advancing research and improving patient care. **Position Summary:** The Assistant Controller supports the VP, Finance and Accounting in leading the accounting and financial reporting function for ACRS and its affiliated companies. This role oversees the monthly and annual close process, produces multi\-entity financial statements, manages the audit process, and makes sure all reporting is accurate, timely, and US GAAP\-compliant. The Assistant Controller also strengthens internal controls, drives process and system improvements, and supports budgeting, forecasting, and M\&A activity so leadership has reliable financial information for decision\-making. **Duties and Responsibilities:** * Prepare or review workpapers, journal entries, and reconciliations of general ledger accounts for the monthly and annual financial close. * Produce monthly and annual financial statements for multiple entities and business units; Ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles and established policies and procedures. * Research accounting pronouncements and develop policies for new, changing, or existing business transactions. Broadly communicate impacts to the organization and ensure understanding. * Actively review monthly billings and monitor collections on outstanding accounts receivable. Assess collectability and review proper accounting treatment for all transactions. * Drive continuous business process improvement, primarily through the design and implementation of technologies. Contribute to development of business requirements, reporting, and testing for all system changes impacting accounting. * Analyze complex customer sales contracts and arrangements to determine proper revenue recognition treatment under ASC 606 and US GAAP. Prepare and record accurate monthly revenue\-related journal entries and deferred revenue reconciliations. * Manage the audit process relevant to assigned areas. Oversee and ensure overall responsiveness to audit requests, including preparation and review of PBC list items. Serve as key point of contact with auditors. * Contribute to the preparation of budg