Assistant Controller POST NUMBER: 450653

Dallas, TX
Assistant Controller
Dallas, TX

One of Vaco’s PE-backed distribution clients north of $1B in revenue is looking to onboard an Assistant Controller ASAP. The company is in the midst of a ton of changes in terms of building out the accounting team as well as integrating several large acquisitions that closed EOY 2024 – ideal candidates will be process-focused with a “roll-up-your-sleeves” mentality.

Compensation; $150-180K bonus

Key Responsibilities:
  • Assist in managing the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end closing processes
  • Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
  • Monitor inventory accounting and cost of goods sold (COGS) to ensure accuracy and proper valuation
  • Support the budgeting and forecasting process in collaboration with operations and sales teams
  • Maintain and improve internal controls over financial reporting and accounting procedures
  • Assist with audits and liaise with external auditors to provide requested documentation
  • Oversee accounts payable and receivable functions to ensure timely and accurate processing
  • Provide financial analysis and reports to management for decision-making support
  • Manage fixed assets tracking and depreciation schedules
  • Help implement process improvements to increase efficiency in financial operations
Qualifications:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (CPA or progress toward CPA preferred)
  • 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a distribution, logistics, or manufacturing environment
  • Strong understanding of inventory, freight, and cost accounting
  • Proficient in ERP/accounting systems (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Microsoft Dynamics)
  • Advanced Excel skills and strong attention to details
Vaco provides expert consulting, permanent placement, executive search, managed services, and strategic staffing solutions for companies around the world, in the areas of accounting, finance, technology, healthcare, operations and more. As a premier talent solutions firm, Vaco connects people to their dream jobs and helps leading companies find talent to grow their business.

Please let us know if we can help you with this, or another role, for your next step in your career!

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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.
Posted 2025-11-28

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