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Assistant Controller

Job in Waukesha, Waukesha County, Wisconsin, 53186, USA
Listing for: CFS
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-09-03
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Financial Reporting, Financial Controller, Financial Compliance, Accounting Manager
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 140000 - 160000 USD Yearly USD 140000.00 160000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Assistant Controller

Salary: $140,000–$160,000 + Discretionary Bonus

Why You Should Consider This Opportunity:
  • Join a rapidly expanding organization that has more than doubled its revenue and continues to invest in future growth
  • Gain significant visibility and work closely with the CFO, VP of Accounting, executive leadership, and private equity partners
  • Take an active role in strengthening accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls as the company continues to scale
  • Make an immediate impact by improving the month-end close, cash forecasting, and overall accounting processes
  • Lead, mentor, and develop accounting team members while helping shape the future structure of the department
  • Work in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment where new ideas and process improvements are encouraged
  • Gain exposure to acquisitions, integrations, consolidations, and other strategic initiatives
Responsibilities of the Assistant Controller:
  • Oversee the month-end close process and ensure financial results are completed accurately and within established deadlines
  • Manage cash flow and liquidity planning, including preparation and maintenance of a rolling 13-week cash forecast
  • Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, financial statements, and supporting account analyses
  • Provide leadership and oversight to accounting personnel, including accounts payable and general accounting team members
  • Support the preparation of accurate and timely internal and external financial reporting
  • Coordinate audit requirements and assist with year-end and other financial reporting activities
  • Oversee and support accounting activities related to consolidations, intercompany transactions, fixed assets, and lease accounting
  • Strengthen internal controls and identify opportunities to improve accounting policies, procedures, and workflows
  • Partner with finance and executive leadership on budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  • Support acquisition integrations and other strategic accounting and finance initiatives as the organization continues to grow
Qualifications for the Assistant Controller:
  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
  • 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with a strong background in month-end close and financial reporting
  • Previous experience leading, managing, and developing accounting team members
  • Strong knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, and cash management
  • Experience working in a growing, fast-paced, or evolving organization preferred

Compensation: $140,000–$160,000 + discretionary bonus, depending on experience
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