Assistant Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Dallas (TX); Hybrid; USD 160,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

A finance and accounting consulting firm in Dallas is seeking an Associate Director in Finance & Accounting. The role involves overseeing accounting processes, leading technical accounting research, and preparing financial statements. Candidates should have strong technical background in accounting and experience with acquisitions and revenue accounting. This full-time position offers a salary of $160,000 to $180,000 with bonus potential.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in finance and accounting.
• Experience with acquisitions, leases, and revenue accounting.
• Strong understanding of ASC 606, ASC 842, and ASC 805.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Lead technical accounting research and implementation of new standards.
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements.

Skills

Strong technical background

Accounting principles (U.S. GAAP)

Financial statement preparation

Audit support

Leadership and mentoring

Job description

This range is provided by Vaco by Highspring. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$160,000.00/yr - $180,000.00/yr

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Associate Director- Finance & Accounting, Executive Search

Dallas, TX - hybrid, 3 days onsite

Vaco has partnered with one of our PE-backed tech clients to onboard an Assistant Controller. They are in "growth/acquisition" mode with a ton of accounting projects going on and need someone with a strong technical background that can assist with things such as acquisition, lease and revenue accounting. This will be an opportunity to build out a team and overhaul processes and procedures to lead the company forward through their growth phase.

Compensation: $160-180K + bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee and manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Lead technical accounting research, documentation, and implementation of new accounting standards (e.g., ASC 606, ASC 842, ASC 805).
• Prepare and review consolidated financial statements, including supporting schedules and footnote disclosures.
• Partner with internal stakeholders on accounting implications of contracts, acquisitions, leases, and other complex transactions.
• Support external audits, coordinate requests, and ensure timely completion of audit deliverables.
• Develop, implement, and maintain accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to enhance efficiency and compliance.
• Assist with financial system enhancements and process improvements, leveraging technology to streamline reporting.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, providing guidance and reviewing work for accuracy and completeness.
• Collaborate with FP&A and business leaders to provide insights into financial results and technical accounting matters.
• Support special projects, including M&A integration, system implementations, and other initiatives as needed.

Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search, managed services, and strategic staffing solutions for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.

Please let us know if we can help you with this, or another role, for your next step in your career!

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing

• Industries

  Consumer Services

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