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Assistant Controller

Vaco
$120,000.00 - $130,000.00 / yr
United States, Connecticut, Windsor
Apr 28, 2026
Junior Assistant Controller Our client, awell-established, growth-oriented manufacturing organization is seeking a Junior Assistant Controller to support site-level financial operations and partner closely with local leadership. This position plays a key role in strengthening financial processes, enhancing internal controls, and supporting cost management initiatives within a regulated environment. The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a hands-on role and is eager to grow within a complex operational business. Key Responsibilities Oversee the organization and maintenance of the general ledger, journals, and subsidiary ledgers to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with internal control standards. Partner with site finance leadership on monthly reporting, cost control activities, asset safeguarding, and month-end close processes, ensuring all reporting timelines are met. Prepare and monitor monthly controllable expense analyses to support cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives. Coordinate monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and follow up on variances as needed. Support annual physical inventory counts and ongoing cycle count activities. Maintain accounting and reporting for fixed assets, including property, plant, equipment, and tooling. Assist with internal, external, and corporate-level audits related to internal controls and financial compliance. Support processing and accounting for scrap, intercompany activity, and related transactions. Coordinate with a centralized/shared services team to support accounts payable review and disbursement activities. Help maintain and monitor standard and actual costing systems. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on strengthening financial controls, improving production efficiencies, and reducing operational costs. Promote financial literacy across the business to support data-driven decision making. Perform additional duties as assigned in support of site and finance objectives. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. 3-5 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or audit roles. Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience in a SOX-regulated environment. High level of integrity with a disciplined approach to internal controls and compliance. Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail. Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions. Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint). Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply. EEO Notice Vaco by Highspring is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race (including but not limited to traits historically associated with race such as hair texture and hair style), color, sex (includes pregnancy or related conditions), religion or creed, national origin, citizenship, age, disability, status as a veteran, union membership, ethnicity, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, or any other protected characteristics as required by federal, state or local law. Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact HR@vaco.com . Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know their rights that workplace discrimination is illegal. By submitting to this position, you agree that you will be giving Vaco by Highspring the exclusive right to present your as a candidate for the foregoing employment opportunity. You further agree that you have represented information about yourself accurately and have not affirmatively misrepresented your qualifications. You also agree to maintain as confidential, to the fullest extent permitted by law, any information you learn from Vaco by Highspring about the position and you will limit disclosure of information about the position only to the extent necessary to perform any obligations in furtherance of your application. In exchange, Vaco by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice Vaco by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies. California residents may access Vaco by Highspring HR Notice at Collection for California Applicants and Employees here. Virginia residents may access our state specific policies here. Residents of all other states may access our policies here. Canadian residents may access our policies in English here and in French here. Residents of countries governed by GDPR may access our policies here. Pay Transparency Notice Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to: the individual's skill sets, experience and training; licensure and certification requirements; office location and other geographic considerations; other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.