Assistant Controller - Vaco, LLC
Elizabeth, NJ 07201
About the Job
Job Title: Assistant Controller
Location: Elizabeth, NJ
Schedule: 5x/week onsite (8am-5pm)
Salary: $130k-$140k + bonus
Responsibilities include:
• Preparing the monthly consolidated financial statements and semi-annual USGAAP financials.
• Compiling and reviewing, audits, compilations, and tax returns
• Preparing, analyzing, and providing commentary on monthly, weekly, daily, and ad-hoc management reports
• Working with and managing relationships with related parties; will be the main point of contact
• Treasury functions included but not limited to numerous weekly ACHs, monthly ACH, wire transactions, positive pay management, reviewing daily transactions, oversight of credit card/petty cash/debit cards, and fuel cards as well managing multiple banking relationships
• Performing in-depth analysis and financial commentary of each division’s monthly financial statements in each division
• Ensuring all accounting practices are in compliance with legal guidelines and established accounting principles
• Ensuring compliance with industry specific requirements & regulations and preparation of reports for regulatory bodies and local jurisdictions
• Preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and investigating discrepancies to ensure accurate reporting and general ledger maintenance
• Preparing month-end close procedures and identifying solutions to shorten the month-end close
• Developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls; supporting business practices for both operations and accounting, as well as testing and overseeing implementation and assuring compliance and consistency across all divisions
• Ensuring the integrity of accounting information by reviewing and verifying transactions and ensuring accuracy and effectiveness in all our accounting tasks
• Providing leadership and support for billing and operations shared service center
Education and Experience Requirements:
• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or Finance is required
• Previous experience as an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager
• 1-2 years of public accounting experience as well as
• 7+ years’ experience in public and private
This candidate must also have:
• Excellent Word and Excel skills (Excel proficient, including VLOOKUP and pivot tables)
• Technical expertise and knowledge of basic accounting principles and procedures and US GAAP
• Experience with USGAAP Financial Statement audits
• Thorough knowledge and experience with intercompany transactions and consolidations; as well as related party transactions
• Thorough knowledge of revenue recognition accounting principles processes, and procedures
• Sage Intacct accounting system experience
• Highly detail-oriented skill set, ability to process large amounts of data and identify patterns based on their analysis, team-oriented, excellent communicator to staff and Controller, excellent at teaching and explaining concepts to others
• Proven record and passion for continuous improvement mindset
• Experience transitioning and migrating from one accounting system to another accounting system and integrating with other systems
• Business acumen, business judgement, and a dynamic ability to take on new complex transactions and provide practical expedients and solutions
• Attention to detail, ability to multi-task, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Ability to clearly communicate and collaborate with a range of individuals and function as a team player
• Knowledge of the trucking industry is a plus
• Knowledge of CCH Workpaper Manager is a plus
• CPA or other financial certification is a plus
Vaco 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 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 LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco LLC 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 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 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 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 agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal.
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- California residents may access Vaco’s 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 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 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.