Assistant Controller - Virtual Company
Harper Woods, MI 48225
About the Job
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Controller to join our finance team. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in supporting the Controller in managing the day-to-day financial operations of the organization, ensuring accuracy in financial reporting, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth and development in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting: Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP and company policies. Ensure accuracy, completeness, and timeliness of financial reporting.
- General Ledger Management: Oversee the maintenance and reconciliation of general ledger accounts, reviewing entries for accuracy and completeness.
- Month-end Close: Assist in coordinating and managing month-end close processes, including preparation of journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
- Financial Analysis: Conduct detailed financial analysis, identify trends and variances, and provide insights and recommendations to management to support decision-making.
- Budgeting and Forecasting: Assist in the development and management of annual budgets and periodic forecasts, collaborating with department heads to ensure alignment with strategic objectives.
- Internal Controls: Assist in establishing and maintaining effective internal controls to safeguard assets, ensure compliance with regulatory requirements, and mitigate financial risks.
- Audit Support: Support internal and external audit processes by providing documentation, responding to inquiries, and addressing audit findings as needed.
- Process Improvement: Identify opportunities for process improvement and automation, implementing solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy in financial operations.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA or CMA certification preferred.
- 5+ years of experience in accounting or finance, with demonstrated progression in responsibilities.
- Strong understanding of financial principles, accounting standards, and regulatory requirements.
- Proficiency in ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities.
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams.
- Detail-oriented with a commitment to accuracy and integrity.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for career advancement and professional development.
- Positive and collaborative work environment.
- Health insurance, retirement plans, and other benefits.
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.
Privacy Notice
Vaco LLC and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries (“we,” “our,” or “Vaco”) respects your privacy and are committed to providing transparent notice of our policies.
- 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.