About the role

Role Overview

Assistant Controller on Pinion’s Accounting Services (PAS) team. You’ll coordinate accounting delivery across teams, lead small bookkeeper teams, and serve as a key point of contact for clients—many in the agriculture industry.

Responsibilities

Client Service & Relationship Management

Act as the primary point of contact for clients; coordinate collection of financial data and supporting documents
Collaborate with the PAS Controller to assess and implement client reporting requirements per service agreements
Support client onboarding to ensure accurate and timely setup of accounting processes and deliverables

Financial Reporting & Close Management

Review financial statements and supporting workpapers for accuracy, completeness, and adherence to accounting standards
Ensure timely completion of monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Partner with the PAS Controller to enhance financial reporting packages and deliverables

Team Leadership & Supervision

Supervise and provide day-to-day oversight of 2–4 bookkeepers
Train, mentor, and develop team members to improve performance and technical skills
Lead projects and guide team execution

Process Improvement & Documentation

Develop and maintain standardized and client-specific accounting processes and workflows
Create and refine financial reporting templates based on client requirements and service agreements
Identify and implement process improvement opportunities with leadership

Systems & Technology

Support internal teams and clients with accounting systems and software utilization
Troubleshoot system/process issues to improve efficiency and ensure effective resolution

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
3–5 years of accounting experience (preferred)
Experience with financial reporting and delivering client accounting outputs
Prior supervisory/team lead experience valued
Strong digital fluency and ability to learn new tools (including AI-enabled accounting workflows)
Proficiency with QuickBooks Online, QuickBooks Desktop, and Xero; Basis experience is a plus
Ability to troubleshoot and support accounting software used by internal teams and clients
Critical thinking and professional communication skills (partially shown in the posting)

Nice to Have

Experience working with agricultural clients

About Good Works Talent

Good Works Talent is supporting Pinion’s Accounting Services (PAS) function, a firm focused on food and agriculture consulting and accounting. PAS combines public and private accounting services, supporting clients through bookkeeping, month-end close, and financial statement deliverables.

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