Assistant Controller
Vaco by Highspring, New Brunswick, NJ, United States
Client:
Mission Driven Financial Organization
Title:
Assistant Contorller
Salary:
$110-$118k + benefits
Location:
New Brunswick, NJ (Hybrid)
Overview
A mission-driven financial organization focused on community development and impact investing is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting and finance team. This position will play a key role in supporting the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, and tax compliance across multiple entities and investment structures. The Assistant Controller will work closely with the Controller and senior leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and support the financial management of various affiliated entities and partnerships. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience managing complex entity structures and overseeing financial reporting processes.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee accounting and financial reporting for multiple legal entities, including entities with external investment partners
Assist with the preparation of consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Coordinate and review financial reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders
Support preparation and review of tax filings and related compliance requirements
Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies across the organization
Assist with annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Support financial analysis and reporting for management and board-level reporting
Work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and investment teams on financial reporting needs
Additional Responsibilities
Assist with system and process improvements within the accounting function
Support reporting related to investment funds, partnerships, and affiliated entities
Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Participate in special projects and financial initiatives as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience working with multi-entity structures, partnerships, or investment-related entities preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Experience supporting audits and tax filings
Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Experience
Experience within nonprofit, impact investing, community development finance, or financial services organizations
Experience working with complex entity structures and partner reporting requirements
Work Environment
Hybrid work environment based in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Collaborative team environment with exposure to senior leadership and strategic financial initiatives
Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on economic and community development
Equal Opportunity Notice
Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know that workplace discrimination is illegal.
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Mission Driven Financial Organization
Title:
Assistant Contorller
Salary:
$110-$118k + benefits
Location:
New Brunswick, NJ (Hybrid)
Overview
A mission-driven financial organization focused on community development and impact investing is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its accounting and finance team. This position will play a key role in supporting the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, and tax compliance across multiple entities and investment structures. The Assistant Controller will work closely with the Controller and senior leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain strong internal controls, and support the financial management of various affiliated entities and partnerships. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented accounting professional with experience managing complex entity structures and overseeing financial reporting processes.
Key Responsibilities
Oversee accounting and financial reporting for multiple legal entities, including entities with external investment partners
Assist with the preparation of consolidated and non-consolidated financial statements
Ensure timely and accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
Coordinate and review financial reporting packages for internal and external stakeholders
Support preparation and review of tax filings and related compliance requirements
Maintain strong internal controls and accounting policies across the organization
Assist with annual audits and coordinate with external auditors
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation
Support financial analysis and reporting for management and board-level reporting
Work cross-functionally with finance, operations, and investment teams on financial reporting needs
Additional Responsibilities
Assist with system and process improvements within the accounting function
Support reporting related to investment funds, partnerships, and affiliated entities
Help ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and regulatory requirements
Participate in special projects and financial initiatives as needed
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
CPA strongly preferred
7+ years of progressive accounting experience
Experience working with multi-entity structures, partnerships, or investment-related entities preferred
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting requirements
Experience supporting audits and tax filings
Advanced Excel and financial reporting skills
Strong attention to detail and ability to manage multiple priorities
Preferred Experience
Experience within nonprofit, impact investing, community development finance, or financial services organizations
Experience working with complex entity structures and partner reporting requirements
Work Environment
Hybrid work environment based in New Brunswick, New Jersey
Collaborative team environment with exposure to senior leadership and strategic financial initiatives
Opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization focused on economic and community development
Equal Opportunity Notice
Highspring LLC (d/b/a Vaco by Highspring) and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries ("we," "our," or "Vaco by Highspring") are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals 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 applicable law. The company is also committed to ensuring that persons who need them are provided with reasonable accommodations; if an accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact HR@vaco.com.
Vaco by Highspring also wants all applicants to know that workplace discrimination is illegal.
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