Assistant Controller
<p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support GL accounting, financial planning, reporting, and operational performance for a long-term contract position based in Waltham, Massachusetts. This role works closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional partners to translate financial results into actionable business insights. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, analytical capability, and the ability to strengthen visibility around costs, margins, and overall performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Interpret budget, forecast, and actual results to explain key variances and guide informed business decisions.</p><p>• Act as a strategic finance partner to site leadership by providing analysis that supports accountability and operational performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to uncover efficiency opportunities and help advance cost reduction and productivity efforts.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end closing activities by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.</p><p>• Coordinate the annual planning cycle and assist with recurring forecast revisions throughout the year.</p><p>• Build and refine financial reports and analytical models that improve transparency and support management decision-making.</p><p>• Perform margin analysis across the product portfolio to highlight trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Assist with year-end close and audit-related activities by preparing financial information and supporting documentation as needed.</p>
• Experience supporting month-end close processes within a corporate or manufacturing finance environment.<br>• Working knowledge of general ledger activities and the relationship between accounting entries and financial results.<br>• Background in financial reporting, including preparation and review of statements and management-facing analysis.<br>• Familiarity with financial statement audits and the ability to provide accurate documentation during audit cycles.<br>• Experience contributing to year-end closing procedures and related compliance requirements.<br>• Strong analytical and modeling skills with the ability to interpret financial data and communicate conclusions clearly.<br>• Ability to partner effectively with operational stakeholders and present financial insights to leadership.
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- North Waltham, MA
- onsite
- Temporary / Contract
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63.3365 - 73.337 USD / Hourly
- <p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support GL accounting, financial planning, reporting, and operational performance for a long-term contract position based in Waltham, Massachusetts. This role works closely with accounting leadership and cross-functional partners to translate financial results into actionable business insights. The ideal candidate will bring strong accounting knowledge, analytical capability, and the ability to strengthen visibility around costs, margins, and overall performance.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Interpret budget, forecast, and actual results to explain key variances and guide informed business decisions.</p><p>• Act as a strategic finance partner to site leadership by providing analysis that supports accountability and operational performance.</p><p>• Collaborate with operations teams to uncover efficiency opportunities and help advance cost reduction and productivity efforts.</p><p>• Contribute to month-end closing activities by maintaining accurate financial records and ensuring adherence to accounting standards and internal controls.</p><p>• Coordinate the annual planning cycle and assist with recurring forecast revisions throughout the year.</p><p>• Build and refine financial reports and analytical models that improve transparency and support management decision-making.</p><p>• Perform margin analysis across the product portfolio to highlight trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.</p><p>• Assist with year-end close and audit-related activities by preparing financial information and supporting documentation as needed.</p>
- 2026-06-10T00:00:00Z