Assistant Controller

Overview

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.

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

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