<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support financial reporting, close activities, and accounting oversight for a Contract to Hire position based in Waltham, Massachusetts. This role will play a key part in producing accurate financial information, coordinating reporting deliverables, and strengthening compliance across accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and a solid background in corporate reporting within a regulated environment.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Lead the preparation and review of internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.</p><p>• Support quarterly and annual filing activities, including drafting disclosures, coordinating reviews, and validating the consistency of financial statements and related narratives.</p><p>• Perform detailed account analysis, reconciliations, journal entry review, and consolidation oversight to maintain reliable financial records.</p><p>• Monitor evolving reporting and compliance requirements, provide guidance to leadership, and recommend practical accounting and disclosure approaches.</p><p>• Partner with internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, responding to information requests, and overseeing audit-related deliverables.</p><p>• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, including documentation tied to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities.</p><p>• Assist with month-end close and finance review processes, including technical accounting support for complex transactions and preparation of position memos.</p><p>• Contribute to the development and revision of accounting policies, reporting procedures, and materials prepared for boards, lenders, and other stakeholders.</p><p>• Provide support to the Controller while offering direction, feedback, and development guidance to members of the reporting team.</p><p>• Participate in the use and improvement of financial systems and automation tools, including work within Microsoft Dynamics GP and related platforms.</p>