Assistant Controller

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is helping a cutting-edge precision laser tech company fill an Assistant Controller role. You will lead month-end close, oversee GAAP compliance, and partner with leadership on budgeting and forecasts.

Ideal candidates have 5+ years of general ledger experience in manufacturing, strong Excel and ERP skills, and a collaborative, drive-to-deliver mindset. Salary range is $100,000–$130,000 annually.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of general ledger accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• Strong Excel skills and ERP proficiency.
• Experience leading month-end and year-end close processes.
• GAAP knowledge and tax filing support.
• Ability to mentor junior staff and collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, manage GL activities, and lead month-end/year-end close processes.
• Perform reconciliations, ensure GAAP compliance, support audits, and oversee tax filings.
• Analyze financial data, support budgeting and forecasting, strengthen internal controls, and mentor junior staff.
• Partner with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Skills

GL accounting

Month-end close

GAAP knowledge

Budgeting

Forecasting

Excel

Education

BS Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Controller

Salary: $100,000 – $130,000 annually

Looking to level up your finance career? Our client—a cutting‑edge precision laser tech company is hiring an Assistant Controller to join their team. If you’re into numbers, problem‑solving, and using data to make real business impact, this role is totally your lane.

What we like about this Assistant Controller Role:

• Growing fast — 20% growth last year and another 10% on the horizon, with both U.S. and international locations.
• People-first culture — They’re big on retention, support, and making sure everyone feels welcomed. New hires get a “buddy” to help them settle in.
• Super clean, high-tech environment — This isn’t your stereotypical manufacturing floor. Precision laser tech = spotless workspace.
• Engineering focused – they have invested in technology to help them produce top notch products which allow them to deliver products other organizations cant.
• Skill-building encouraged — Want to upskill in Excel or other tools? They’ll invest in you.
• Top-tier accounting team — You’ll join the company’s “A-team” that collaborates well.
• Fun work vibes — A dedicated spirit committee hosts events to keep things engaging.
• Progressive + inclusive — Strong focus on DEI and fostering a modern, supportive workplace.

What you will be owning as an Assistant Controller:

• Prepare and review financial statements, manage GL activities, and lead month-end/year-end close processes.
• Perform reconciliations, ensure GAAP compliance, support audits, and oversee tax filings.
• Analyze financial data, support budgeting and forecasting, strengthen internal controls, and mentor junior staff.
• Partner with business leaders on budgeting, forecasting, process improvements.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Preferred qualifications of the Assistant Controller

• BS Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of general ledger accounting (complete accounting cycle) experience within a manufacturing (or related) industry.
• Ability to independently work on reconciliations
• Experience with ERP systems!
• Strong MS Excel skills.