Assistant Controller

Vaco Recruiter Services; Berlin (CT); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) match

Professional development

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking an Assistant Controller in Berlin, CT (On-Site) with up to $130k compensation, depending on experience. The role leads a team of eight, handles close processes, and partners with operations to drive reporting and controls across multiple business lines.

The ideal candidate will master the ERP system, analyze large data sets, and improve financial reporting and internal controls while guiding staff and collaborating with leadership.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading accounting staff.
• Strong understanding of general ledger, AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills.
• Experience working with ERP systems and complex accounting environments.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Backgrounds in financial services, distribution, inventory-intensive businesses, retail, wholesale, real estate, transportation, or operational accounting are highly valued.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and mentorship to an accounting team of about eight professionals.
• Support month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, and reconciliations.
• Develop expertise in the company’s ERP system and operational accounting processes.
• Analyze large financial and operational data sets to identify trends and opportunities.
• Troubleshoot complex accounting and system-related issues.
• Partner with leadership to improve reporting, data integrity, and processes.
• Support inventory, contract, lease, and franchise-related accounting activities.
• Drive process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and internal controls.
• Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic initiatives.

Skills

Excel advanced

Data analysis

ERP systems

General ledger

AP/AR

Financial reporting

Leadership

Mentorship

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA preferred but not required

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Controller

Location: Berlin, CT (On-Site) - Compensation: Up to $130k (DOE)

We are partnering with a growing financial services organization to identify an Assistant Controller to join its accounting leadership team. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to work across multiple complex business lines while becoming a key resource for accounting, systems, data analysis, and operational decision-making.

This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, learning sophisticated ERP systems, partnering with operations, and making a meaningful impact beyond traditional accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to an accounting team of approximately eight professionals
• Support month‑end and year‑end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations
• Develop expertise in the company’s ERP system and operational accounting processes
• Analyze large financial and operational data sets to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities
• Troubleshoot complex accounting and system‑related issues
• Partner with leadership to improve reporting, data integrity, and operational processes
• Support inventory, operational, contract, lease, and franchise‑related accounting activities
• Drive process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and stronger internal controls
• Participate in cross‑functional projects and strategic business initiatives

Top Priorities for This Role

1. Strong analytical and problem‑solving abilities
2. Leadership and mentorship experience
3. Ability to learn complex systems and business processes

Ideal Background

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading accounting staff
• Strong understanding of general ledger, AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Advanced Excel and data analysis skills
• Experience working with ERP systems and complex accounting environments
• CPA preferred but not required
• Backgrounds in financial services, distribution, inventory‑intensive businesses, retail, wholesale, real estate, transportation, or operational accounting are highly valued

What Makes Someone Successful Here?

• Naturally curious with a passion for solving complex business problems
• Hands‑on leader who enjoys working alongside the team
• Strong analytical mindset with the ability to investigate issues to their root cause
• Comfortable navigating ambiguity and learning sophisticated systems
• Excellent communicator who partners effectively across accounting and operations
• Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to make lasting operational impact

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Highly visible role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to become the go‑to subject matter expert for accounting systems and operational reporting
• Leadership position with meaningful influence across the organization
• Strong runway for long‑term growth and advancement
• Collaborative team environment focused on mentorship and continuous improvement
• Opportunity to work on challenging, business‑critical accounting initiatives

Benefits & Additional Information

• Competitive salary
• 401(k) match
• Stable organization with significant operational complexity and long‑term growth potential
• Opportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership team committed to professional development

If you’re an experienced accounting professional looking for a role that blends leadership, technical accounting, systems expertise, and business partnership within a dynamic financial services environment, we’d welcome the opportunity to discuss this confidential opportunity further.