Assistant Controller

Vaco; Suffield (CT); On-site; USD 117,000 - 143,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco seeks an Assistant Controller in Suffield, CT to lead day-to-day accounting at the site, partnering with the Controller and VP of Finance. This on-site role focuses on month-end close, financial reporting, cost analysis, and strengthening internal controls in a SOX-compliant environment.

You will own manufacturing cost performance, inventory processes, and collaborate with shared services on AP while supporting audits and process improvements for efficiency and cost reduction.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting and/or audit experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience required.
• Exposure to cost accounting and inventory.
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance.
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills.
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger and journal entries
• Lead month-end close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Perform cost analysis and drive visibility into manufacturing performance
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls in a SOX-compliant environment
• Support inventory processes including physical counts and cycle counts
• Manage account reconciliations and intercompany transactions
• Oversee fixed assets (PP&E and tooling) accounting
• Partner with shared services on AP processes
• Assist with audits (internal, external, and corporate)
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and cost reduction

Skills

General ledger

Month-end close

Cost analysis

US GAAP

SOX compliance

Financial reporting

Independent work

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Assistant Controller
Location: Suffield, CT (On-site with flexibility)
Compensation: Up to $130K +bonus

A growing, global manufacturing organization is seeking anAssistant Controller for a high-impact role supporting one of their standalone sites. This is a unique opportunity to step into a visible position with strong exposure to senior leadership and the ability to influence both accounting operations and cost performance.

This individual will operate as the lead finance presence at their location, partnering closely with the Controller and VP of Finance while supporting site leadership on financial performance and cost initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Own day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger and journal entries
• Lead month-end close and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting
• Perform cost analysis and drive visibility into manufacturing performance
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls in a SOX-compliant environment
• Support inventory processes including physical counts and cycle counts
• Manage account reconciliations and intercompany transactions
• Oversee fixed assets (PP&E and tooling) accounting
• Partner with shared services on AP processes
• Assist with audits (internal, external, and corporate)
• Identify and implement process improvements to drive efficiency and cost reduction

Top Priorities for This Role

1. Day-to-day accounting ownership
2. Cost analysis within a manufacturing environment
3. Leadership presence / ability to operate independently

Team Structure

• CFO
• VP of Finance (direct supervisor)
• Controller
• Assistant Controller (this role)
• Senior Accountant (on-site)
• 2 Junior Accountants (off-site)

Note: This role has no direct reports but requires strong leadership and autonomy.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of accounting and/or audit experience
• Manufacturing industry experience required
• Exposure to cost accounting and inventory
• Experience with month-end close and financial reporting
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and SOX compliance
• High attention to detail with strong analytical skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills

Education

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance preferred

Why This Role?

• High visibility with senior leadership
• Opportunity to "own" accounting at a site level
• Strong growth potential within a global organization
• Hands-on role with impact across operations and finance

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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.

EEO Notice

Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law.

Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact [e-mail].

Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal

Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:

• the individual's skill sets, experience and training;
• licensure and certification requirements;
• office location and other geographic considerations;
• other business and organizational needs.

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.