Assistant Controller | Permanent Work From Home

Company: CogentHub - InfoSync Services

Job Title: Assistant Controller

Location: Permanent Remote / Work From Home

Shift Timing: 6:30 PM to 3:30 AM IST

Work Schedule: 5 Days Working | 2 Days Off

Experience: 1015 Years of Relevant Experience

Reports To: US Controller and Vice President – FAO India

About the Organisation

InfoSync Services, part of CogentHub, is a trusted provider of outsourced accounting, payroll, and financial reporting solutions for multi-unit franchisees and franchisors, particularly in the restaurant industry. Our services help businesses streamline financial operations, improve efficiency, and reduce operational costs.

About the Role

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to manage client relationships, oversee monthly financial close processes, perform account reconciliations, review financial statements, and supervise direct reports within the F&A; Client Team.

The ideal candidate should have strong accounting expertise, leadership capabilities, excellent client communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple clients in a fast-paced, matrixed environment.

Key Responsibilities

1. Client Relationship Management

- Serve as the primary contact for day-to-day client activities and accounting queries.
- Lead weekly client calls with clients and the US Controller, as applicable.
- Respond to client requests and resolve issues promptly.
- Build and maintain solid relationships with client contacts, including CFO-level stakeholders.

2. Monthly Financial Close

- Capture, upload, validate, and post journal entries.
- Prepare and maintain recurring journal entries and allocation entries.
- Execute monthly close procedures as per the period-end checklist.




- Prepare and share preliminary and final financial statements with clients.
- Address client queries related to preliminary P&L; statements.
- Prepare and issue additional financial reports as required.

3. Account Reconciliations & Financial Analysis

- Perform bank account and balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Prepare balance sheet schedules and analyze monthly P&L; movements.
- Lead balance sheet reviews with the Controller and client.
- Investigate and resolve open accounting and reconciliation issues.
- Ensure timely and accurate submission of monthly financials.

4. Additional Accounting Activities

- Review and validate EDI files and cross-reference tables, where applicable.
- Coordinate monthly rental payment change requests with AP.
- Maintain the fixed asset system and verify fixed asset subledger-to-GL reconciliation.
- Review fixed asset additions, changes, and depreciation methods.
- Prepare and review audit schedules and respond to audit requests.
- Coordinate financial statement setup and maintenance.
- Review and approve new vendor setups.

5. Team Supervision & Process Improvement

- Supervise and support direct reports within the F&A; Client Team.
- Ensure team members receive proper training and guidance.
- Monitor client deliverables and ensure deadlines are met.
- Conduct annual performance reviews and provide constructive feedback.
- Identify opportunities for automation, process improvement, and operational efficiency.





Required Qualifications & Skills
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent experience.
- 10–15 years of relevant accounting and financial reporting experience.
- CPA or other professional accounting qualifications will be an advantage.
- Strong experience in month-end close, financial statements, and account reconciliations.
- Mandatory expertise in Balance Sheet and Profit & Loss (P&L;) preparation and analysis.
- Experience in preparing balance sheet schedules and analyzing P&L; variances.
- Strong knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
- Intermediate to advanced Excel skills, including Pivot Tables and Lookup Functions.
- Prior supervisory or team management experience.
- Experience in the retail or restaurant industry is preferred.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to communicate effectively with clients, stakeholders, vendors, and third parties.
- Strong problem-solving, multitasking, and prioritization skills.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and meet deadlines.
- Experience in automation and performance improvement initiatives.

Work Benefits
- Permanent Work From Home (WFH).
- Fixed night shift: 6:30 PM – 3:30 AM IST.
- 5 days working with 2 days off.
- Opportunity to work with international clients and gain exposure to global F&A; operations.
- Leadership role with opportunities to drive process improvements and team performance.

How to Apply Interested candidates with relevant Assistant Controller, Financial Controller, or Senior Accounting experience can share their updated resumes with us.

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