Assistant Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Irving (TX); Hybrid; USD 165,000 - 185,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an Assistant Controller for a hands-on leadership role in a fast-growing healthcare tech company in Dallas, TX. You will oversee month-end close, ensure U.S. GAAP compliance, and support SEC reporting, while building scalable, AI-enhanced processes.

Reporting to the VP of Finance, you will mentor staff, strengthen internal controls, and collaborate across FP&A, Legal, Tax, HR, and Operations on strategic initiatives. Experience with public companies is required.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA designation required. 6-10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Experience working for a publicly traded company is required.
• Combination of Big Four/public accounting and industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting and external audits.
• Working knowledge of SOX 404 compliance.
• Experience within technology, healthcare technology, SaaS, or other high-growth environments is highly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with company accounting policies.
• Partner with the Controller on preparation and review of SEC reporting support, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and related disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and assist with evaluating technical accounting matters.
• Support external audits, internal audits, and SOX compliance activities. Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements across multiple entities. Collaborate cross-functionally with FP&A, Legal, Tax, HR, and Operations to support strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and improve efficiency through technology and AI-enabled solutions.
• Assist with ERP optimization, systems implementations, and accounting process enhancements.
• Mentor and develop members of the accounting team while fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture.
• Support due diligence, acquisitions, and other strategic finance initiatives as needed.

Skills

SEC reporting experience

GAAP knowledge

SOX compliance

ERP systems

Automation / AI-enabled solutions

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA designation

6-10+ years of progressive accounting experience

Tools

ERP systems

Financial reporting tools

Job description

An active CPA and previous exposure to a publicly‑traded company are required.

Our client is an innovative healthcare technology and artificial intelligence company is looking to add an Assistant Controller to the team. Reporting to the VP of Finance, the Assistant Controller will play a critical leadership role in overseeing the month‑end close process, ensuring compliance with U.S. GAAP, supporting SEC reporting, and driving continuous process improvements.

This position is ideal for a hands‑on accounting leader who thrives in a fast‑paced, high‑growth technology environment and enjoys building scalable processes.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist in leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statement preparation.
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and ensure compliance with company accounting policies.
• Partner with the Controller on preparation and review of SEC reporting support, including Forms 10-Q, 10-K, 8-K, and related disclosures.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and assist with evaluating technical accounting matters.
• Support external audits, internal audits, and SOX compliance activities. Maintain and strengthen internal controls over financial reporting.
• Assist with the preparation of consolidated financial statements across multiple entities. Collaborate cross‑functionally with FP&A, Legal, Tax, HR, and Operations to support strategic initiatives.
• Identify opportunities to automate accounting processes and improve efficiency through technology and AI‑enabled solutions.
• Assist with ERP optimization, systems implementations, and accounting process enhancements.
• Mentor and develop members of the accounting team while fostering a collaborative, high‑performance culture.
• Support due diligence, acquisitions, and other strategic finance initiatives as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required. 6-10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Previous experience working for a publicly traded company is required.
• Combination of Big Four/public accounting and industry experience strongly preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience supporting SEC reporting and external audits.
• Working knowledge of SOX 404 compliance.
• Experience within technology, healthcare technology, SaaS, or other high‑growth environments is highly preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.

Assistant Controller

Dallas, TX - hybrid, 2-3 days onsite

Compensation: $165-185K