Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support critical accounting and financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in the Wallingford, Connecticut area. This role will play a central part in maintaining accurate financial records, guiding close activities, and delivering reliable reporting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings previous management experience, hands-on accounting expertise, and the confidence to work effectively in a manufacturing environment while partnering with stakeholders across the organization.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee and participate in monthly close activities, ensuring and completing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.

• Oversee general ledger activity and maintain the integrity of financial data across multiple companies and reporting structures.

• Prepare and review internal and external financial reports, including statements that support management decision-making and audit readiness.

• Manage intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring proper accounting treatment and timely resolution of discrepancies.

• Support consolidation processes for multiple business entities and help produce accurate combined financial results.

• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting staff, fostering accountability, consistency, and strong execution across the team.

• Partner with cross-functional groups on finance process improvement efforts, including activities tied to broader transformation initiatives and related systems or workflow changes.

• Utilize tools such as Lawson N4, expense platforms, and timekeeping systems to support reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Demonstrated experience in an a similar accounting leadership role.

• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger management, and financial reporting.

• Proven ability to prepare and review financial statements and support audit activities.

• Hands-on experience with intercompany accounting and multi-entity consolidations.

• Skill in performing variance analysis and communicating findings to leadership.

• Experience working in a manufacturing setting is preferred.

• Familiarity with Lawson N4, Concur Expense, and timekeeping software is advantageous.

• Spanish language proficiency is preferred.