Associate Business Unit Controller

Job overview

The Associate Business Unit Controller role is an onsite position in Richmond, VA. Compensation is not specified. The role reports to the Assistant Controller and works within Empower Brands’ shared services accounting model. This developmental accounting position supports accurate financial reporting and stewardship for assigned business units while building the skills needed to assume full business unit ownership. It partners with centralized finance and shared services teams to support timely reporting and operational decision-making.

What you'll do

• Prepare journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and complete month-end close activities
• maintain general ledger documentation
• assist with financial statements, schedules, variance analyses, budgets, and forecasts
• monitor accounts and investigate unusual activity
• partner with Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable, Payroll, and Shared Services
• support internal controls, audit-ready documentation, process improvements, and system enhancements.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

associate business unit controller

richmond va

accounting

financial reporting

month-end close

journal entries

reconciliations

variance analysis

internal controls

empower brands

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Developmental role with progressive exposure to business unit accounting and preparation for advancement into a Business Unit Controller position.

About the employer

Empower Brands is hiring for this role. Industry: Administrative Management and General Management Consulting Services. Sector: 54.