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Assistant Controller | Middletown, CT
A growing company in Middletown, CT, is looking for an Assistant Controller to join their accounting team. If you have strong accounting experience and are ready to step into a leadership role, this Assistant Controller position could be the perfect fit.
Annual Compensation: $90-120K
Why Consider This Assistant Controller Role?
✔ Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
✔ Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and reports
✔ Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
✔ Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
✔ Support audits and tax filings, working with external auditors
✔ Mentor and oversee junior accounting staff
What Makes a Strong Assistant Controller?
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or MBA a plus)
✅ 5 years of accounting experience, with some leadership exposure
✅ Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
✅ Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
✅ Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive mindset
Perks Of The Assistant Controller Role
A growing company in Middletown, CT, is looking for an Assistant Controller to join their accounting team. If you have strong accounting experience and are ready to step into a leadership role, this Assistant Controller position could be the perfect fit.
Annual Compensation: $90-120K
Why Consider This Assistant Controller Role?
- Work directly with the Controller and leadership team
- Play a key role in financial reporting, budgeting, and process improvements
- Join a stable and growing organization with a strong company culture
✔ Oversee month-end and year-end close processes
✔ Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and reports
✔ Assist in budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
✔ Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
✔ Support audits and tax filings, working with external auditors
✔ Mentor and oversee junior accounting staff
What Makes a Strong Assistant Controller?
✅ Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (CPA or MBA a plus)
✅ 5 years of accounting experience, with some leadership exposure
✅ Proficiency in Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks, NetSuite, SAP, or similar)
✅ Strong knowledge of GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
✅ Detail-oriented, analytical, and proactive mindset
Perks Of The Assistant Controller Role
- Hybrid schedule after the initial training period
- Autonomy to improve financial processes and controls
- Exposure to leadership with opportunities for career growth
- Strong work-life balance with a flexible schedule
- Team-focused culture with a collaborative environment
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000
