We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support critical accounting and financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in the Wallingford, Connecticut area. This role will play a central part in maintaining accurate financial records, guiding close activities, and delivering reliable reporting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings previous management experience, hands-on accounting expertise, and the confidence to work effectively in a manufacturing environment while partnering with stakeholders across the organization. Responsibilities:• Oversee and participate in monthly close activities, ensuring and completing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.• Oversee general ledger activity and maintain the integrity of financial data across multiple companies and reporting structures.• Prepare and review internal and external financial reports, including statements that support management decision-making and audit readiness.• Manage intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring proper accounting treatment and timely resolution of discrepancies.• Support consolidation processes for multiple business entities and help produce accurate combined financial results.• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting staff, fostering accountability, consistency, and strong execution across the team.• Partner with cross-functional groups on finance process improvement efforts, including activities tied to broader transformation initiatives and related systems or workflow changes.• Utilize tools such as Lawson N4, expense platforms, and timekeeping systems to support reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.

• Demonstrated experience in an a similar accounting leadership role.• Strong background in month-end close, general ledger management, and financial reporting.• Proven ability to prepare and review financial statements and support audit activities.• Hands-on experience with intercompany accounting and multi-entity consolidations.• Skill in performing variance analysis and communicating findings to leadership.• Experience working in a manufacturing setting is preferred.• Familiarity with Lawson N4, Concur Expense, and timekeeping software is advantageous.• Spanish language proficiency is preferred.

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Wallingford, CT
onsite
Temporary / Contract
39.5865 - 45.837 USD / Hourly
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support critical accounting and financial operations for a long-term contract opportunity in the Wallingford, Connecticut area. This role will play a central part in maintaining accurate financial records, guiding close activities, and delivering reliable reporting across multiple entities. The ideal candidate brings previous management experience, hands-on accounting expertise, and the confidence to work effectively in a manufacturing environment while partnering with stakeholders across the organization. Responsibilities:• Oversee and participate in monthly close activities, ensuring and completing journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.• Oversee general ledger activity and maintain the integrity of financial data across multiple companies and reporting structures.• Prepare and review internal and external financial reports, including statements that support management decision-making and audit readiness.• Manage intercompany transactions and balances, ensuring proper accounting treatment and timely resolution of discrepancies.• Support consolidation processes for multiple business entities and help produce accurate combined financial results.• Provide day-to-day guidance to accounting staff, fostering accountability, consistency, and strong execution across the team.• Partner with cross-functional groups on finance process improvement efforts, including activities tied to broader transformation initiatives and related systems or workflow changes.• Utilize tools such as Lawson N4, expense platforms, and timekeeping systems to support reporting accuracy and operational efficiency.
2026-05-14T00:00:00Z