Assistant Controller – CAAS

Jobtailor; West Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 100,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our accounting services team. You will perform Controller-level functions for multiple clients, providing strategic finance insights and ensuring GAAP-compliant reporting.

You will manage several client projects, deadlines, and workstreams while consulting on accounting best practices. Strong CT government experience and proficiency with major accounting software are highly valued.

Qualifications

• 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required.
• Experience in Connecticut Government strongly preferred.
• Bachelor's degree required.
• Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP.
• MUNIS experience strongly preferred.
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, and Peoplesoft.

Responsibilities

• Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of clients’ accounting services teams and manage these functions for clients
• Act as a consultant and advisor on accounting and finance-related best practices
• Manage multiple clients, projects, workstreams, and deadlines
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations
• Foster and build opportunities for clients, communities, and people
• Attend industry-leading events and training
• Maintain knowledge of client organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards

Skills

6 years accounting experience

Connecticut Government experience

GAAP knowledge

MUNIS experience

Financial Statement Analysis

Accounting Best Practices

Project Management

Client Consultation

Financial Recommendations

Client Relationship Building

Communication

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

QuickBooks

Intacct

Great Plains

Yardi

MRI

Timberline

Sage

Foundations

Peoplesoft

Job description

• Perform Assistant Controller functions as part of clients’ accounting services teams and manage these functions for clients
• Act as a consultant and advisor on accounting and finance-related best practices
• Manage multiple clients, projects, workstreams, and deadlines
• Prepare and analyze client financial statements and make recommendations
• Foster and build opportunities for clients, communities, and people
• Attend industry-leading events and training
• Maintain knowledge of client organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards

Requirements

• 6 years of relevant accounting and/or financial experience required
• Experience in Connecticut Government strongly preferred
• Bachelor's degree required
• Combination of related experience, education, and training may be accepted in lieu of degree
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP
• MUNIS experience strongly preferred
• Proficiency in accounting software such as QuickBooks, Intacct, Great Plains, Yardi, MRI, Timberline, Sage, Foundations, and Peoplesoft

Core Competencies

Demonstrates extensive experience in accounting and finance, with a strong working knowledge of GAAP and proficiency in various accounting software. Capable of managing multiple clients and projects while providing strategic consulting and advisory services.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• 6 Years Accounting Experience
• Strong Knowledge Of GAAP
• MUNIS Experience
• Proficiency In QuickBooks
• Bachelor's Degree

ATS Optimization Keywords

Hard Skills

• Financial Statement Analysis
• Accounting Best Practices
• Project Management
• Client Consultation
• Financial Recommendations

Soft Skills

• Client Relationship Building
• Communication
• Organizational Skills

Industry Keywords

• Connecticut Government
• Federal Policies
• State Policies
• Accounting Standards

Tools & Technologies

• QuickBooks
• Intacct
• Great Plains
• Yardi
• MRI
• Timberline
• Sage
• Foundations
• Peoplesoft