Assistant Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Birmingham (AL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the accounting team and oversee day-to-day financial operations on site. You will partner with leadership on month-end close, financial reporting, process improvements, and staff development.

This role requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance, 5+ years of experience, strong GAAP knowledge, and advanced Excel with ERP experience. CPA or CPA-track is preferred. The position offers a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting.
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems.
• CPA license or CPA-track preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting reconciliations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Assist in managing audits and supporting external auditors
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting
• Mentor and support members of the accounting team

Skills

GAAP

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Assistant Controller - On site

Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the accounting team and help oversee day-to-day financial operations. This role will work closely with leadership on month-end close, financial reporting, process improvements, and team development.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting reconciliations
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis efforts
• Ensure compliance with accounting standards and internal controls
• Assist in managing audits and supporting external auditors
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting
• Mentor and support members of the accounting team

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience with month-end close, reconciliations, and general ledger accounting
• Advanced Excel skills and experience with ERP systems
• CPA license or CPA-track preferred

Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting.

• Discretionary bonuses
• Medical benefits
• Dental benefits
• Vision benefits
• 401(k) retirement plan

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal.

For residents of Ontario, Canada only: to the extent the position for employment is not with Highspring or not otherwise noted as vacant above, candidate should be informed that this role is to replace a presently employed person at Vaco by Highspring's client.

Vaco by Highspring respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.