Assistant Controller

CFS; Broomfield (CO); Hybrid; USD 105,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead core accounting operations, manage acquisition and purchase accounting, and drive strategic transformation. You will mentor an established team, partner with executives, and influence cross‑functional processes in a hybrid environment.

The role offers visibility into growth initiatives, year‑end close, audits, and technical accounting matters, with a salary range of $105,000–$130,000.

Qualifications

• Experience in accounting leadership roles such as Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or Director.
• Strong background in month-end close, financial reporting, reconciliations, audit support and staff leadership.
• Experience with acquisition accounting and M&A integrations in complex corporate environments.
• Advanced Excel skills including VLOOKUP and XLOOKUP for large-volume reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close activities including financial reporting and reconciliations.
• Lead acquisition and purchase accounting activities and integration workstreams.
• Support year-end audits and financial reporting with policy matters and disclosures.
• Provide leadership and mentorship to accounting staff.
• Collaborate with stakeholders to drive process improvements.

Skills

Accounting leadership

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Account reconciliations

Audit support

Team leadership

Acquisition accounting

M&A integrations

Advanced Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

About The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting leader to step into a high-impact Assistant Controller role during a period of growth and transformation. You'll work closely with executive leadership, gain exposure to M&A and acquisition-related activities, and help shape accounting processes across the organization.

If you're looking for a role that combines technical accounting, team leadership, cross-functional collaboration, and strategic project work, this position offers significant visibility and influence.

Salary Range: $105,000 - $130,000

Why You'll Want This Role

• Play a key role in supporting executive leadership through growth and organizational change
• Gain hands-on exposure to acquisition accounting, purchase accounting, M&A integrations, and technical accounting matters
• Lead and mentor an established accounting team while driving process improvements
• Partner with finance, operations, procurement, payroll, and other business functions on high-visibility initiatives
• Contribute to year-end close, audit support, financial reporting, and transformation projects
• Work in a collaborative hybrid environment that values ownership, initiative, and teamwork

What You'll Do

As the Assistant Controller, you will help oversee core accounting operations, lead acquisition-related accounting activities, and support strategic business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end close activities, including:
  • Financial reporting
  • Journal entry review
  • Balance sheet reconciliations
  • Variance analysis
• Lead acquisition and purchase accounting activities, including:
  • Purchase accounting
  • Working capital true-ups
  • Measurement period adjustments
  • Contingent consideration accounting
  • Other acquisition-related accounting matters
• Manage integration workstreams for newly acquired entities, including:
  • Systems integration
  • Process alignment
  • Chart of accounts mapping
  • Cross-functional coordination
• Support year-end audits and financial reporting requirements, including:
  • Technical accounting research
  • Accounting policy matters
  • Financial disclosure preparation
• Provide leadership, mentorship, and performance oversight for accounting staff
• Partner with stakeholders across the organization to support business objectives and continuous process improvement

Required Qualifications

• Experience in an accounting leadership role such as:
  • Assistant Controller
  • Accounting Manager
  • Accounting Director
  • Or a similar position with accounting leadership responsibilities
• Strong background in:
  • Month-end close
  • Financial reporting
  • Account reconciliations
  • Audit support
  • Team leadership
• Experience within acquisition accounting, purchase accounting, M&A integrations, or complex corporate accounting environments
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including:
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP
  • Financial data analysis
  • Large-volume financial reporting

Work Environment

• Hybrid work environment
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to contribute to high-visibility, cross-functional initiatives

Compensation

Salary Range: $105,000 - $130,000 #INNOV2026