Assistant Controller

Vaco Recruiter Services; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hybrid schedule

Rapidly growing company with immense growth opportunity

Supportive, team-oriented culture

Medical, dental, vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Vaco Recruiter Services is seeking an Assistant Controller in Salt Lake City, UT. This role involves leading financial operations and supporting the Controller in a key leadership capacity. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting skills, especially in financial reporting and team leadership, with a preference for experience in the construction industry.

The position offers a hybrid work schedule, competitive salary, and comprehensive benefits including medical, dental, and a 401(k) plan.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
• Experience in construction is preferred.
• Experience with PE-backed companies is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes.
• Review journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff.
• Support budgeting and cash flow management.
• Strengthen internal controls and support audits.

Skills

Financial reporting

Accounting team leadership

Budgeting and forecasting

Internal controls

Education

Bachelor's in accounting or finance

Job description

Assistant Controller

$110,000-$130,000 base salary (depending on experience)

Greater Salt Lake City, UT (Hybrid – 3 Days On-site)

Vaco has partnered with an exciting construction company to hire an Assistant Controller. This role offers the opportunity to take on a key leadership position within a growing organization, partnering closely with the Controller to support financial operations, reporting, and process improvement initiatives. You'll play an important role in developing the accounting team, strengthening controls, and helping scale the finance function as the company continues to grow. If this aligns with your experience, we encourage you to apply.

Perks and Opportunities

• Rapidly growing company with immense growth opportunity
• Flexible hybrid schedule
• Supportive, team-oriented culture

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements to maintain reporting accuracy and compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff while providing leadership and technical guidance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and key financial analysis initiatives.
• Strengthen internal controls, support audits and lender reporting, and serve as a key partner to the Controller.

Requirements

• Bachelor's in accounting or finance required
• Construction experience preferred
• PE Backed experience preferred

Salary range: $110,000-$130,000 base salary depending on experience. Additional compensation may include discretionary bonuses. The role also offers medical, dental, vision benefits and a 401(k) retirement plan.