Assistant Controller

Job Overview: We are seeking a motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our client in the Tampa area. The ideal candidate will be responsible for the month-end close process, internal accounting procedures and controls, and support strategic planning. This role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and a solid understanding of financial reporting and compliance regulations. Key Responsibilities: Manage a team of 5+ employees within the accounting department. Oversee month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes. Handle basic accounting processes and procedures. Design, implement, and maintain internal financial controls. Ability to decipher large amounts of transactional data. Ensure compliance with GAAP, IFRS, or other relevant accounting standards. Handle multi-state sales and use tax filings, ERP tax system maintenance, and potential tax software implementation. Support audits, compliance reporting, and process improvements while collaborating cross-functionally with branch and corporate teams. Required Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, Economics, or a related field. 7-10 years of experience in corporate accounting with supervisory experience. Proficiency in Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, macros). Experience with software such as Great Plains, QuickBooks, or similar. Strong fundamental and hands‑on capability. Ability to communicate across multiple departments both verbally and written. Detail‑oriented with a strong ability to prioritize and meet deadlines. Knowledge of automation and system upgrades or implementations (e.g., ERP systems). Workstyle: 5 days onsite in Tampa, FL EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact View email address on click.appcast.io. Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. #J-18808-Ljbffr Vaco