A well-established, growth-oriented organization in the Newington, CT area is seeking an experienced, analytical, and hands-on Assistant Controller to join its finance leadership team. This role offers high visibility, opportunities to drive process improvements, and direct collaboration with senior leadership.
Reporting directly to the Corporate Controller, the Assistant Controller oversees day-to-day accounting operations, ensures timely and accurate financial reporting, enforces GAAP compliance, and leads month-end and year-end close cycles. Additionally, this position plays a key role in financial analysis, audit support, budgeting, and mentoring junior accounting professionals.
Please apply directly if qualified and interested for immediate consideration!
salary: $100,000 - $120,000 per year shift: First work hours: 8 AM - 4 PM education: Bachelors
Responsibilities
- Financial Reporting & General Ledger: Prepare and review comprehensive monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements; oversee general ledger maintenance and ensure integrity of all journal entries.
- Period-End Close: Lead month-end and year-end close processes to ensure deadlines and accuracy targets are consistently met.
- Reconciliations & Asset Management: Perform and review balance sheet reconciliations, bank reconciliations, intercompany transactions, and fixed asset/depreciation schedules.
- Audit & Tax Compliance: Coordinate internal and external audit requirements by preparing schedules and audit workpapers; ensure statutory and tax filing compliance.
- Financial Planning & Analysis: Support annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and variance analysis; identify trends, operational efficiencies, and cost-saving opportunities.
- Internal Controls & Process Optimization: Evaluate and strengthen internal accounting controls, streamline accounting workflows, and ensure alignment with US GAAP and regulatory standards.
- Team Leadership & Collaboration: Supervise, train, and mentor junior accounting staff while partnering with cross-functional department leaders to support operational financial decisions.
- Certifications: Active CPA, CMA, or progress toward equivalent credential preferred.
- Technical Skills: Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel (complex formulas, pivot tables, financial modeling) and hands-on experience with modern ERP systems.
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Skills
- GAAP
- Financial Reporting
- General Ledger
- Asset Management
- Audit - Internal
- Tax Compliance
- Reconciliation
- Month-End Close
- Year End Close
- Journal Entries
- Problem Solving
- Vendor Management
Qualifications
- Years of experience: 5 years
- Experience level: Experienced
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This posting is open for thirty (30) days.