POSITION TITLE: ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Position Overview:
Our client, an established and financially strong organization is currently looking to add a talented Assistant Controller to its Finance department. This role offers a compelling opportunity to contribute to a high-performing team and play a vital role in the company’s accounting and financial reporting functions.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the monthly financial close process by preparing and reviewing relevant entries and reports.
• Handle journal entries and account reconciliations with accuracy and consistency.
• Support annual audit preparation and coordinate with auditors to ensure a smooth process.
• Help improve and streamline accounts payable, receivable, and vendor management workflows.
• Assist in assembling monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for both internal leadership and external partners.
• Collaborate across departments to provide analytical support and actionable financial insights to leadership teams.
• Contribute to the development of metrics for tracking accounts receivable and payable.
• Ensure accounting procedures remain compliant with applicable regulations and industry standards.
• Reinforce internal controls and support company policies in line with accounting best practices.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and provide financial insights as needed.

Candidate Profile

• CPA designation or active pursuit of certification is strongly preferred.
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint.
• Familiarity with tools such as QuickBooks, Salesforce, and the broader Microsoft Office Suite is advantageous.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information clearly and effectively to a wide range of stakeholders.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute to the monthly financial close process by preparing and reviewing relevant entries and reports.
• Handle journal entries and account reconciliations with accuracy and consistency.
• Support annual audit preparation and coordinate with auditors to ensure a smooth process.
• Help improve and streamline accounts payable, receivable, and vendor management workflows.
• Assist in assembling monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting packages for both internal leadership and external partners.
• Collaborate across departments to provide analytical support and actionable financial insights to leadership teams.
• Contribute to the development of metrics for tracking accounts receivable and payable.
• Ensure accounting procedures remain compliant with applicable regulations and industry standards.
• Reinforce internal controls and support company policies in line with accounting best practices.
• Participate in ad hoc projects and provide financial insights as needed

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