Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller Location: Berlin, CT (On-Site) Compensation: Up to $130k (DOE) We are partnering with a growing financial services organization to identify an Assistant Controller to join its accounting leadership team. This is a highly visible role offering the opportunity to work across multiple complex business lines while becoming a key resource for accounting, systems, data analysis, and operational decision-making. This position is ideal for someone who enjoys solving complex problems, learning sophisticated ERP systems, partnering with operations, and making a meaningful impact beyond traditional accounting responsibilities. Key Responsibilities * Provide leadership, mentorship, and support to an accounting team of approximately eight professionals * Support month-end and year-end close, financial reporting, and account reconciliations * Develop expertise in the company's ERP system and operational accounting processes * Analyze large financial and operational data sets to identify trends, discrepancies, and opportunities * Troubleshoot complex accounting and system-related issues * Partner with leadership to improve reporting, data integrity, and operational processes * Support inventory, operational, contract, lease, and franchise-related accounting activities * Drive process improvements, workflow efficiencies, and stronger internal controls * Participate in cross-functional projects and strategic business initiatives Top Priorities for This Role 1. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities 2. Leadership and mentorship experience 3. Ability to learn complex systems and business processes Ideal Background * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field * 5+ years of progressive accounting experience * Experience supervising, mentoring, or leading accounting staff * Strong understanding of general ledger, AP, AR, reconciliations, and financial reporting * Advanced Excel and data analysis skills * Experience working with ERP systems and complex accounting environments * CPA preferred but not required * Backgrounds in financial services, distribution, inventory-intensive businesses, retail, wholesale, real estate, transportation, or operational accounting are highly valued What Makes Someone Successful Here? * Naturally curious with a passion for solving complex business problems * Hands-on leader who enjoys working alongside the team * Strong analytical mindset with the ability to investigate issues to their root cause * Comfortable navigating ambiguity and learning sophisticated systems * Excellent communicator who partners effectively across accounting and operations * Continuous improvement mindset with a desire to make lasting operational impact Why Consider This Opportunity? * Highly visible role with direct exposure to executive leadership * Opportunity to become the go-to subject matter expert for accounting systems and operational reporting * Leadership position with meaningful influence across the organization * Strong runway for long-term growth and advancement * Collaborative team environment focused on mentorship and continuous improvement * Opportunity to work on challenging, business-critical accounting initiatives Benefits & Additional Information * Competitive salary * 401(k) match * Stable organization with significant operational complexity and long-term growth potential * Opportunity to work alongside an experienced leadership team committed to professional development If you're an experienced accounting professional looking for a role that blends leadership, technical accounting, systems expertise, and business partnership within a dynamic financial services environment, we'd welcome the opportunity to discuss this confidential opportunity further. Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. 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Additionally, submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. More details about Vaco by Highspring’s use of AI can be found here ( Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase will be conducted by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco by Highspring does not know and cannot opine on if its client’s use of AI products in hiring. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual’s skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.