Assistant Controller
Robert Half · Wallingford, CT · 1 mo ago
On-siteAccountingFull-time
Responsibilities
- Direct the day-to-day work of the accounting team, providing coaching, feedback, and clear performance expectations.
- Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure complete, timely, and accurate financial results.
- Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
- Prepare and assess financial reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring consistency and accuracy.
- Manage accounting areas such as inventory, fixed assets, payables, receivables, treasury activity, and applicable tax reporting.
- Partner with operations, supply chain, sales, and executive leadership to deliver financial insight that supports business planning and performance improvement.
- Strengthen internal control procedures and monitor compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory obligations.
- Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, and special projects, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting processes.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- Background in a manufacturing environment, including exposure to cost accounting and inventory-related processes.
- At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including responsibility for leading or supervising staff.
- Strong knowledge of financial reporting, general ledger management, month-end close, and internal controls.
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines, analyze complex financial information, and communicate findings effectively.
- Demonstrated leadership skills with the ability to build partnerships across departments and support continuous improvement.
Qualifications
- Legal authorization to work in the United States.
- Access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training.
- Eligibility for the company 401(k) plan.
Benefits
- Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
Pay
135000 - 155000 USD / Yearly
Schedule
Onsite
Location
Wallingford, CT
Posted
2026-06-12T00:00:00Z