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Assistant Controller
289102ab 4aba 4110 91e5 8414beca6f9a 19000101 000001 · Anywhere, US, Anywhere · Remote · Active · $95,000–$150,000 / year · ADP Workforce Now Recruiting
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| Company | 289102ab 4aba 4110 91e5 8414beca6f9a 19000101 000001 |
| Title | Assistant Controller |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | - |
| Location | Anywhere, United States |
| Work model | Remote / Remote |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $95,000–$150,000 / year |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | ADP Workforce Now Recruiting |
| Posted / first seen | 2026-05-17 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-06-06 / 2026-06-06 |
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Description
Join the dynamic and innovative team at Media Source LLC, home to Junior Library Guild, The Horn Book, Library Journal, School Library Journal and AKJ Education. Our passion for children’s literature shines through all our products & services.
We are looking for a highly motivated Assistant Controller to join our fast growing, dynamic company. This position is fully remote. The Assistant Controller will serve as a trusted partner to the Controller and CFO and support our growth and strategy. The primary responsibilities include developing a strong team, overseeing accounting operations, and implementing new processes and systems that help us scale.
About you:
You love a good challenge, are driven by data, and thrive in a fast-paced environment. You have proven experience in managing a team, designing efficient processes, and maintaining day-to-day operations of an accounting department. You are comfortable at a high-growth company where things evolve quickly. You’re a leader who can operate at a high-level as well as deep in the details.
Key Responsibilities:
Develop and provide leadership for the Accounting team Oversee & perform monthly financial closing procedures; ensuring timeliness and accuracy Oversee the development and implementation of accounting processes and procedures Prepare & review monthly account analysis Participate in development and tracking of capital and operational budgets & variance analysis Assess processes and procedures and implement automation as necessary Monitor and ensure compliance with GAAP standards and/or regulatory rules, including implementation of any changes Assist with the development and refinement of financial and operational reports Provide analysis and financial information to senior leaders to guide decision making Interact and communicate effectively with Accounting team, other internal departments and customers at various levels Complete special assignments as required by the Controller and CFO Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; CPA preferred Experience in leading a team Minimum 7 years’ work experience in accounting roles Experience with preparation of GAAP financial reports Experience with variance analysis Advanced Excel skills of Pivots, SumIfs, Lookups required; Power Quiery & Power BI macros preferred Experience with SAP B1 a plus Experience in distribution and/or publishing industries a plus Excellent written and verbal communication skills Highly detailed-oriented and well organized Values/Qualities:
Integrity - exhibits ethical behavior through actions, communications, and self-management Passion - demonstrates a compelling and inspired vision through engagement in work place activities, business plans, attitude, and self-development Quality Oriented - possesses technical and professional competency, demonstrated by work that is timely, accurate, organized, and clearly articulated with attention to detail Performance Driven – pro-active in seeking solutions, demonstrates a sense of urgency, pushes self and others for results, seeks continuous improvement in job related areas and self-development Accountable - accepts responsibility for actions and decisions, both success and failure; inspires others and promotes a team environment; considers impact of actions and decisions on employees/co-workers/customers Innovative - thinks outside the box, demonstrates critical thinking and analysis Why Join Us?
Fully remote position with flexibility. Could be occasional travel to the home office in Columbus, Ohio area, as needed. Work Schedule core hours between 9am – 5pm EST, Monday – Friday; additional hours as needed Work alongside a collaborative and supportive Finance team. Benefits Include:
Medical/Dental/Vision/Flexible Spending Basic $10k Life insurance Policy – company paid Supplemental Life Insurance & Short/Long Term Disability Insurance Paid Time Off Paid Volunteer Day Program Paid Holidays 401(k) with Company match
MSI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to equity and inclusion, and we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most talented people from a diverse candidate pool.
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