Assistant Controller

Vaco Recruiter Services; East Hartford (CT); Remote; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services company is seeking an Assistant Controller, primarily remote but based in Connecticut. The role involves supervising accounting staff, managing financial reporting, and ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP standards. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and experience in a similar role. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package is included.

Benefits

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Discretionary bonuses

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration required.
• Experience in an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager role preferred.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of four staff accountants.
• Manage the monthly close process, including journal entry review.
• Identify opportunities to automate and enhance financial workflows.

Skills

Team leadership

U.S. GAAP knowledge

Advanced Excel functions

General ledger expertise

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration

Tools

Epicor Eclipse

Job description

Assistant Controller (Remote but based in CT)

Position Overview

The Assistant Controller will play a key role in supporting financial operations, partnering with senior leadership—including the Controller, Director of Finance, CFO, and departmental management—to enhance financial performance, strengthen internal controls, and optimize business processes. This position will focus heavily on general ledger integrity and inventory accounting within a dynamic and fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor a team of four staff accountants; establish clear goals, provide ongoing feedback, and support professional development.
• Assist in managing the monthly close process, including journal entry review, account reconciliations, variance analysis, and timely financial reporting.
• Facilitate effective communication between the accounting team and other departments to ensure accuracy, alignment, and responsiveness.
• Lead efforts to streamline and automate accounting and reporting processes.
• Collaborate on the development and maintenance of internal controls and ensure compliance with evolving regulatory standards.
• Drive improvements in general ledger processes related to payroll, bonuses, compensation, and cash management.
• Oversee and refine balance sheet reconciliations across multiple business entities.
• Gain in-depth expertise in inventory accounting within the company’s ERP system (Epicor Eclipse) and how it integrates with the general ledger.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for technical accounting inquiries and ERP system functionality.
• Identify opportunities to automate and enhance financial and operational workflows.
• Provide support for annual audits (Financial, 401(k), Sales Tax, and lender audits) and prepare necessary documentation.

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (required).
• Prior experience in an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager role preferred with company annual revenues in excess of $300M
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting standards.
• Proficiency in advanced Excel functions (e.g., VLOOKUP, SUMIF, pivot tables).
• Deep knowledge of accounting principles, general ledger systems, and reconciliations.
• Proven ability to lead and develop a team in a fast-paced environment

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.