Assistant Controller

Our client is a well-established organization seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to support ongoing accounting operations, process improvements, and ERP optimization initiatives. This role will partner closely with finance leadership and cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment while helping drive efficiencies across accounting workflows and reporting processes.

• Lead accounting operations ensuring the accuracy of the general ledger, reconciliations, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Oversee the month-end close process, including review of financial statements, journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and ensure compliance with GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Manage complex operational accounting activities, including project-based accounting, inventory, WIP, costing, revenue recognition, labor allocations, and margin analysis.
• Provide technical accounting guidance and mentorship to accounting team members while supporting their professional development.
• Partner cross-functionally with finance, operations, and systems teams to improve reporting accuracy, resolve accounting issues, and drive process improvements.
• Evaluate and strengthen accounting procedures, controls, and workflows to support a growing organization.
• Identify financial and operational risks, prioritize issues, and implement timely solutions.
• Participate in special projects and strategic initiatives as needed within the accounting and finance organization.

Company Highlights:

• Stable and growing organization

• Collaborative, team-oriented culture

• Opportunity to influence accounting processes and system improvements

• Exposure to cross-functional business operations

• High visibility with finance and operational leadership

• Dynamic environment with ongoing transformation initiatives

• Strong potential to make an immediate impact

Location: Aurora, CO (Onsite)

Most Important:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong month-end close experience

• General ledger, journal entry, and account reconciliation expertise

• Financial analysis and reporting experience

• Experience working within large ERP systems

• Strong Excel skills, including lookups, pivots, and data analysis

• Ability to identify and implement process improvements

• Comfortable working independently in a fast-paced environment

• Strong communication skills and ability to partner across departments

Preferred Experience:

• Manufacturing experience

• ERP implementation, conversion, or optimization experience

• Experience supporting systems and process improvement initiatives