<p>We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a manufacturing organization in the Wallingford area. This position will oversee core accounting activities, strengthen financial controls, and provide reliable reporting that supports sound business decisions. The role also offers the opportunity to guide an accounting team, collaborate across departments, and help improve financial processes as the company continues to grow.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the day-to-day work of the accounting team, providing coaching, feedback, and clear performance expectations.</p><p>• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure complete, timely, and accurate financial results.</p><p>• Review journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting documentation to maintain the integrity of the general ledger.</p><p>• Prepare and assess financial reports for internal leadership and external stakeholders, ensuring consistency and accuracy.</p><p>• Manage accounting areas such as inventory, fixed assets, payables, receivables, treasury activity, and applicable tax reporting.</p><p>• Partner with operations, supply chain, sales, and executive leadership to deliver financial insight that supports business planning and performance improvement.</p><p>• Strengthen internal control procedures and monitor compliance with accounting standards, company policies, and regulatory obligations.</p><p>• Contribute to budgeting, forecasting, audit coordination, and special projects, while identifying opportunities to improve efficiency and reporting processes.</p>
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to help lead accounting operations and strengthen financial reporting for a multi-entity business based in New York, New York. This role will work closely with the Controller and cross-functional leaders to keep close cycles on track, support accurate consolidations, and build a high-performing accounting function. The ideal candidate brings strong inventory accounting knowledge from a retail or fashion environment with wholesale exposure and is comfortable driving process improvements in a fast-paced setting.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Help direct monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities across multiple legal entities while partnering with the Controller to maintain deadlines and reporting accuracy.<br>• Review journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, and intercompany activity to support complete and reliable financial results.<br>• Oversee consolidated reporting, including elimination entries, to produce clear financial statements across the organization.<br>• Lead day-to-day accounting activities spanning accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger operations, with a focus on quality and efficiency.<br>• Manage inventory accounting matters such as product costing, reserve analysis, and reconciliations across wholesale, retail, and eCommerce channels.<br>• Collaborate with operations and logistics teams to align inventory movement with accounting records and resolve discrepancies promptly.<br>• Partner with FP&A, sales, operations, and senior leadership to explain results and highlight financial trends, risks, and improvement opportunities.<br>• Act as a primary accounting lead for NetSuite-related processes, maintaining data accuracy and supporting stronger workflow and reporting capabilities.<br>• Reinforce internal controls, assist with audit readiness, and support compliance activities including external audits and tax-related deliverables.
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a growing IT software organization in New York, New York. This contract opportunity with permanent potential is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can strengthen financial operations, support accurate external reporting, and partner closely with the Controller in a SaaS environment. The role requires strong technical accounting knowledge, sound judgment in regulated reporting matters, and the ability to guide staff while improving the efficiency and reliability of core accounting processes.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close cycle to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules to maintain well-controlled accounting records.<br>• Prepare and review internal and external financial reports, including materials supporting public company reporting requirements and audit readiness.<br>• Apply technical accounting guidance to complex transactions, with particular focus on revenue recognition under ASC 606 and lease accounting under ASC 842.<br>• Partner with the Controller on financial statement audits, compliance matters, and documentation required for internal and external stakeholders.<br>• Supervise and develop accounting team members, setting priorities, reviewing work product, and promoting consistent execution across the department.<br>• Support government contracting and DCAA-related accounting needs by helping maintain compliant records, policies, and reporting practices where applicable.<br>• Contribute to the effective use of Workday Financials and related Workday modules, including coordination of accounting processes tied to payroll, HRIS, and PICOF workflows in support of daily operations.
<p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a logistics organization. This role plays a central part in maintaining accurate financial operations, strengthening controls, and supporting reliable reporting across the business. The position also serves as a key partner to leadership by overseeing tax coordination, assisting with audit activities, and guiding the accounting team through critical close and compliance processes.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Help drive monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure financial results are completed accurately and on schedule.</p><p>• Evaluate journal entries, reconciliations, variance reviews, and supporting workpapers prepared by the accounting team to maintain reporting quality.</p><p>• Oversee key balance sheet areas by confirming proper support, documentation, and accountability for items such as accruals, reserves, prepaids, fixed assets, and leases.</p><p>• Work closely with FP&A to align accounting outputs with forecasting needs, management reporting, and explanation of business performance changes.</p><p>• Support the Controller in upholding accounting policies, internal controls, and standardized procedures across multiple entities.</p><p>• Apply U.S. GAAP consistently in areas including lease accounting, revenue treatment, intercompany transactions, accruals, and asset capitalization.</p><p>• Lead coordination of tax-related activities with outside advisors, including review of filings, management of notices, and support for audits and compliance requirements.</p><p>• Partner with operations, accounts payable, and procurement teams to strengthen sales and use tax practices, exemption tracking, and audit readiness.</p><p>• Assist with external audit preparation by organizing requested materials, supporting disclosures, and ensuring timely responses from the accounting team.</p><p>• Provide day-to-day direction and coaching to accounting staff while reinforcing accountability, documentation standards, and high-quality execution.</p>