Assistant Controller POST NUMBER: 472551
Assistant Controller
Garland/Wylie/Rockwall, TX - Hybrid, 3 Days Onsite
One of Vaco's midmarket clients in the East Dallas area has given us the exclusive search to onboard an Assistant Controller as a newly-created role due to growth. Serving as a key partner to the Controller, the Assistant Controller acts as a “first line of defense” for special projects, operational initiatives, and cross-functional finance matters. This role combines strong technical accounting expertise with team leadership and the ability to drive process improvements in a fast-paced, service-oriented environment.
Vaco has placed both the SVP and Controller on the team and we’ve received great feedback on culture. Company offers: unlimited PTO, a robust 401k and health/benefits package.
Compensation: $150-175K Bonus
Key Responsibilities
- Manage and mentor the GL accounting team (4), providing guidance on daily accounting operations and professional development.
- Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness across all entities.
- Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules prepared by the team.
- Ensure balance sheet integrity through detailed reconciliation reviews and variance analysis.
- Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies across GL processes.
- Support preparation of internal financial statements and management reporting packages.
- Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
- Assist with technical accounting research and implementation of new accounting guidance when applicable.
- Partner with FP&A and senior leadership to provide insights into financial performance.
- Partner with operations and payroll teams to ensure accurate financial recording of high-volume transactions.
- Monitor accounting processes related to multi-entity structures and large transaction volumes.
- Act as the primary support resource for the Controller, handling ad hoc projects, process improvement initiatives, and operational requests.
- Serve as a first escalation point for accounting questions, cross-functional requests, and issue resolution.
- Lead or assist with system implementations, accounting process improvements, and automation initiatives.
- Support preparation for external audits, internal audits, and regulatory reporting requirements.
- Identify opportunities to streamline close processes and strengthen internal controls.
- Implement best practices and scalable accounting procedures as the organization continues to grow.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA preferred
- 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience
- Public accounting experience and/or experience in a PEO, payroll services, or high-volume transaction environment strongly preferred
- Prior experience leading or supervising GL accounting teams
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
- Experience managing month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations
- Familiarity with payroll-related accounting, benefits accounting, or service-based revenue models is a plus
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.
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.
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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.