Assistant Controller

Vaco by Highspring; Tampa (FL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Vaco by Highspring is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to lead daily accounting operations and ensure accurate financial reporting in a multi-entity environment. You will work with executive finance leadership to maintain strong internal controls and drive process improvements.

You will oversee month-end close, assist audits, and mentor the accounting team while collaborating with cross-functional stakeholders to support strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• Minimum 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements; experience with month-end close and audits.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily accounting operations and financial reporting.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal policies.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes; ensure timely results.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses for management review.
• Oversee compensation and incentive-related accounting across multiple units.
• Partner with external auditors and support annual audits.
• Evaluate and enhance accounting policies, procedures and internal controls.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
• Lead or support accounting system upgrades and automation initiatives.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff; collaborate with cross-functional teams.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Analytical ability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA designation or progress toward

Tools

ERP systems

Accounting software

Job description

About the Opportunity A growing and complex multi-entity organization is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support the accounting and financial reporting function. This individual will work closely with executive finance leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, support external audits, and drive continuous process improvements across the accounting department. This role offers the opportunity to contribute to strategic initiatives while helping lead day-to-day accounting operations in a dynamic and collaborative environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Support accounting leadership in overseeing daily accounting operations and financial reporting activities.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, regulatory requirements, and internal accounting policies.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results.
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and variance analyses for management review.
• Oversee complex compensation and incentive-related accounting calculations across multiple business units.
• Partner with external auditors and support annual financial statement audits and other compliance reviews.
• Evaluate and enhance accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning initiatives.
• Lead or support accounting system upgrades, process automation efforts, and operational improvement projects.
• Mentor and develop accounting staff, fostering professional growth and technical excellence.
• Collaborate with cross-functional stakeholders to resolve accounting issues and support business objectives.
• Manage multiple priorities while maintaining a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
• Perform additional duties and special projects as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• Minimum of 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, including leadership or supervisory responsibilities.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting month-end close, financial statement preparation, and audit activities.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and accounting software.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to work effectively across departments.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or progress toward certification.
• Background in public accounting and/or corporate accounting environments.
• Experience supporting multi-entity organizations.
• Prior involvement with accounting process improvements, system implementations, or automation initiatives.
• Experience mentoring, coaching, or supervising accounting professionals.

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;

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. More details about Vaco by Highspring's use of AI can be found here (https://www.highspring.com/ai-use-notices/). Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client's use of AI products in hiring.

Equal Opportunity Notice

Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] .

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

Representation Notice

By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. Additionally, you agree to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. Lastly, you agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.

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• California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here.
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Pay Transparency Notice

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 certification requirements;

office location and other geographic considerations; and

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 and/or participation in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's retirement plan (or similar retirement benefits).