Assistant Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Chicago (IL); On-site; USD 125,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring in Chicago, IL is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the corporate accounting function, close process, and financial reporting across the organization. You will manage staff, drive the annual audit and tax filings, and enforce policies and internal controls under U.S. GAAP.

The role requires manufacturing industry experience and a strong command of Microsoft Office. This direct-hire, onsite opportunity offers a salary range of $125,000 to $160,000 per year plus bonus,

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Excellent experience with Microsoft products.

Responsibilities

• Review and post journal entries.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and rollforwards.
• Oversee the month-end close process.
• Support month-end financial reporting.
• Responsible for intercompany eliminations and consolidation entries.
• Oversee the annual financial audit.
• Oversee federal and state income tax returns.
• Oversee collection activities and reporting.
• Oversee the cash disbursement process.
• Oversee corporate accounting staff.

Skills

Financial reporting

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Vaco is hiring for an Assistant Controller opportunity in Chicago IL

Direct Hire, Onsite

Salary: 125-160,000/yr + Bonus

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller oversees the corporate accounting function, including the monthly close process, financial reporting, and consolidation of results across the organization. This role manages the corporate accounting staff, leads the annual financial audit and income tax filings, and is responsible for establishing sound accounting policies, internal controls, and standardized processes in compliance with U.S. GAAP. The Assistant Controller also oversees collections and cash disbursement activities, partnering closely with the Controller to support the financial integrity of the organization.

Key Responsibilities

• Review and post journal entries
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and rollforwards
• Oversee the month-end close process
• Support month-end financial reporting
• Responsible for intercompany eliminations and consolidation entries
• Oversee the annual financial audit
• Oversee the preparation of federal and state income tax returns
• Oversee collection activities and reporting
• Oversee the cash disbursement process
• Oversee corporate accounting staff
• Develop standard operating procedures (SOPs) and standardize accounting processes
• Help establish and maintain internal controls
• Help establish and ensure accounting policies are in compliance with U.S. GAAP

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, including management experience
• Manufacturing industry experience
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP
• Excellent experience with Microsoft products

Vaco is hiring for an Assistant Controller opportunity in Chicago IL

Direct Hire, Onsite

Salary: 125-160,000/yr + Bonus

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller oversees the corporate accounting function, including the monthly close process, financial reporting, and consolidation of results across the organization. This role manages the corporate accounting staff, leads the annual financial audit and income tax filings, and is responsible for establishing sound accounting policies, internal controls, and standardized processes in compliance with U.S. GAAP. The Assistant Controller also oversees collections and cash disbursement activities, partnering closely with the Controller