Assistant Controller - Virtual Company
New York, NY 10011
About the Job
Location: New York, NY
Duration: Permanent
Position Overview:
The Assistant Controller will play a crucial role in overseeing the financial operations and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records. This position involves close collaboration with the Controller and other departments to maintain efficient accounting practices and provide key financial insights that drive informed decision-making.
Key Responsibilities:
- Oversee daily financial operations to ensure accurate recording and classification of financial transactions.
- Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to guarantee accuracy and adherence to accounting standards.
- Maintain the general ledger, including creating and reviewing journal entries (cash and accrual-based) to ensure completeness and accuracy.
- Perform bank reconciliations, identify and resolve any discrepancies promptly, and maintain accurate cash balances.
- Manage accounts payable processes, including invoice processing, verification, and timely payments.
- Generate and present financial reports, insights, and analysis to management to support strategic planning and budgeting.
- Ensure compliance with all relevant accounting standards, regulations, and internal controls.
- Support audit processes by preparing necessary documentation and liaising with auditors to ensure smooth and successful audits.
- Assist in tax compliance activities, including preparation and submission of required tax documents.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or similar certification is a plus.
- Proficiency in advanced Excel functions, including pivot tables, VLOOKUP, and data analysis.
- Strong understanding of general ledger principles, including cash and accrual accounting.
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and multitasking abilities to manage priorities effectively.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to interpret financial data accurately.
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) plan with employer match
- Opportunities for professional development and growth
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.