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Assistant Controller About the Role We are seeking an
Assistant Controller
to support the Controller in managing financial and accounting operations for a growing organization. This role offers exposure to financial reporting, compliance, taxation, and operational accounting across multiple locations and entities. Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of experience and a desire to grow into leadership over time.
Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance
Assist in maintaining financial records in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies.
Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
Assist with lease accounting under ASC 842 and coordinate audits.
Prepare reports for banks, auditors, vendors, and insurance providers.
Accounting Operations & Internal Controls
Oversee AP, AR, and treasury functions for accuracy and efficiency.
Review and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Assist with multi-state taxation, including sales and use tax returns.
Collaborate with external CPA firms for compliance.
Support implementation and monitoring of internal controls.
Budgeting & Financial Analysis
Assist with annual budgeting and financial forecasting.
Prepare analyses for KPIs, capital expenditures, and operational performance.
Business Partnering & Support
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial processes with operations.
Provide guidance on expenses, budgets, and best practices.
Assist with integrating acquisitions into the financial framework.
Support process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required.
2–5 years of progressive accounting experience; multi-location experience preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Technical Skills
Experience with ERP systems (Sage Intacct or similar).
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling).
Familiarity with PowerBI for reporting is a plus.
Role Highlights
Hybrid schedule: 3 days on-site in the Raleigh area.
Growing organization with opportunities for career advancement.
Collaborative finance team with strong leadership and mentorship focus.
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. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused approach to ensure minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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Assistant Controller About the Role We are seeking an
Assistant Controller
to support the Controller in managing financial and accounting operations for a growing organization. This role offers exposure to financial reporting, compliance, taxation, and operational accounting across multiple locations and entities. Ideal candidates will have 2–5 years of experience and a desire to grow into leadership over time.
Key Responsibilities Financial Reporting & Compliance
Assist in maintaining financial records in accordance with US GAAP and internal policies.
Support the preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
Ensure compliance with internal controls and financial policies.
Assist with lease accounting under ASC 842 and coordinate audits.
Prepare reports for banks, auditors, vendors, and insurance providers.
Accounting Operations & Internal Controls
Oversee AP, AR, and treasury functions for accuracy and efficiency.
Review and reconcile general ledger accounts.
Assist with multi-state taxation, including sales and use tax returns.
Collaborate with external CPA firms for compliance.
Support implementation and monitoring of internal controls.
Budgeting & Financial Analysis
Assist with annual budgeting and financial forecasting.
Prepare analyses for KPIs, capital expenditures, and operational performance.
Business Partnering & Support
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to align financial processes with operations.
Provide guidance on expenses, budgets, and best practices.
Assist with integrating acquisitions into the financial framework.
Support process improvements for efficiency and accuracy.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Economics required.
2–5 years of progressive accounting experience; multi-location experience preferred.
Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
Technical Skills
Experience with ERP systems (Sage Intacct or similar).
Advanced Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs, financial modeling).
Familiarity with PowerBI for reporting is a plus.
Role Highlights
Hybrid schedule: 3 days on-site in the Raleigh area.
Growing organization with opportunities for career advancement.
Collaborative finance team with strong leadership and mentorship focus.
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. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused approach to ensure minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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