Strategic Assistant Controller | C-Suite Partner | Hybrid

JCW Group; Connecticut; Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

JCW Group seeks an Assistant Controller to partner with the C-suite, owning GAAP and STAT reporting, close processes, and treasury operations. The role requires building a high-performing finance team in a regulated environment and guiding budgeting, forecasting, and governance activities.

You will lead a growing accounting group, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all financial statements and regulatory reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree is required; CPA strongly preferred.
• 8+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience with team leadership.
• Deep knowledge of GAAP and STAT accounting frameworks with close ownership.
• Experience partnering with executives, boards, auditors, and regulators.
• Proven track record of building and leading high-performing accounting teams.

Responsibilities

• Own the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of financial reporting under GAAP and STAT.
• Lead the close process, GL, and financial statement prep, plus audit and governance.
• Direct budgeting and forecasting with performance analysis and variance reporting.
• Oversee treasury operations, cash management, and banking relationships.
• Lead, develop, and mentor a finance team with succession readiness.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

STAT knowledge

Leadership

Financial reporting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field

CPA preferred

Job description

JCW Group seeks an Assistant Controller to partner with the C-suite, owning GAAP and STAT reporting, close processes, and treasury operations. The role requires building a high-performing finance team in a regulated environment and guiding budgeting, forecasting, and governance activities.

You will lead a growing accounting group, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance across all financial statements and regulatory reporting.