Assistant Controller
 Vaco | |
$100,000.00 - $130,000.00 / yr
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401(k), retirement plan
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 United States, Alabama, Birmingham | |
 Feb 13, 2026 | |
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Assistant Controller (Full-Time, On-Site)
Location: Birmingham, AL Our client is seeking an Assistant Controller to support and strengthen the accounting function for a growing organization. This role is ideal for a strong Senior Accountant who's ready to step into broader responsibilities, gain leadership exposure, and develop toward a future controller-level position. _______________________________________ What You'll Do * Support the monthly close process, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, variance analysis, and preparation of financial statements * Assist with daily accounting operations and help maintain the accuracy of the general ledger * Contribute to financial analysis, reporting, and budgeting activities * Partner with internal teams to understand operational drivers that impact financial results * Maintain and improve accounting systems, processes, and internal controls * Assist with audit preparation, documentation, and ongoing compliance requirements * Create and refine financial schedules, reports, and analyses to support decision-making * Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and scalability ________________________________________ What We're Looking For * Bachelor's degree in Accounting * 3-6 years of progressive accounting experience * Strong Senior Accountant background with readiness for expanded responsibility * Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and month end close processes * Strong Excel skills and the ability to build schedules and analyses independently * Curious, detail oriented, and comfortable working with both financial and operational information * CPA or public accounting experience is a plus, but not required ________________________________________ Who This Role Is For Great fit for someone who: * Wants to grow beyond a traditional Senior Accountant role * Enjoys hands on accounting work with increasing leadership exposure * Is motivated by improving processes and building structure in a growing environment * Wants a long term career path toward broader accounting leadership 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. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products. Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring and its parents, affiliates, and subsidiaries are committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, Vaco by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring 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 by Highspring agrees to exercise reasonable efforts to represent you through all solicitation, job screening and resume dispersal. Privacy Notice
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Pay Transparency Notice
Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to:
With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring 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. | |