Assistant Controller

Smith Arnold; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Job summary

Smith Arnold in Hartford County, CT is seeking an Assistant Controller to partner with leadership and operations across cost accounting, inventory, controls, and month-end close.

This hands-on role requires collaboration, problem-solving, and delivering insights that drive profitability and efficiency.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s a plus).
• 4–6 years of accounting experience in manufacturing and/or public accounting.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory accounting.
• Experience working in a SOX-controlled environment.
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail.
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.
• Strong communication skills and cross-functional collaboration.
• Motivated, curious, and interested in long-term growth.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly close, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Maintain general ledger and related accounting records in a SOX environment.
• Partner with operations on cost accounting, inventory, and margin analysis.
• Develop and monitor controllable expense reporting to drive cost reduction.
• Coordinate account reconciliations and intercompany activity.
• Oversee accounting for fixed assets, tooling, and capital expenditures.
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle counting processes.
• Assist with audits, including SOX 404 and internal reviews.
• Help identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Drive financial acumen across the business through clear, actionable insights.

Skills

US GAAP knowledge

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

SOX environment experience

Analytical mindset

Attention to detail

Cross-functional communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree a plus

Job description

Are you an accountant who likes being close to the action—not stuck behind spreadsheets all day?

This is a high-visibility Assistant Controller opportunity with a well-established manufacturing operation where finance plays a true business-partner role. In this position, you’ll work closely with leadership and operations, gaining broad exposure across cost accounting, inventory, controls, and month-end close. You’ll help drive smarter financial decisions, improve processes, and identify opportunities to enhance efficiency and profitability. This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys collaboration, problem-solving, and seeing the real-world impact of their work.

What People Are Saying About this Employer:
“Team atmosphere”
“Good bonuses and flexibility”
“Excellent benefits package and value”

Title: Assistant Controller
Location: Hartford County, CT
Salary: $90,000 – 100,000 +Bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Support monthly close, financial reporting, and internal controls
• Maintain general ledger and related accounting records in a SOX environment
• Partner with operations on cost accounting, inventory, and margin analysis
• Develop and monitor controllable expense reporting to drive cost reduction
• Coordinate account reconciliations and intercompany activity
• Oversee accounting for fixed assets, tooling, and capital expenditures
• Support physical inventory counts and cycle counting processes
• Assist with audits, including SOX 404 and internal reviews
• Help identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities
• Drive financial acumen across the business through clear, actionable insights

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s a plus)
• 4–6 years of accounting experience in manufacturing and/or public accounting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, cost accounting, and inventory accounting
• Experience working in a SOX-controlled environment
• Analytical mindset with strong attention to detail
• Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, hands-on environment
• Strong communication skills and confidence working cross-functionally
• Motivated, curious, and interested in long-term growth