Assistant Controller; PE Portfolio

Assistant Controller (Director of Accounting)

Hybrid - Stamford, CT

I'm working with one of my favorite clients, a PE backed global safety solutions organization, to hire an Assistant Controller (Director of Accounting), who will be part of the Senior Leadership Team. You'll report directly to the Global Controller and work closely with the CFO and other members of the c-suite.

With approximately 1,500 employees globally and ~750m in annual revenue, the company is in an active phase of transformation, focused on scaling processes, and supporting strategic growth initiatives, as the they head towards a billion in annual revenue.

$/yr - $/yr

Annual Bonus

• I know the Controller personally, and they are truly an incredible leader and person - they'll teach you a ton and always go to bat for you.

• Oversee full-cycle general ledger accounting, ensuring accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual close
• Identify and implement process improvements and automation opportunities to enhance efficiency and strengthen controls
• Review and approve account reconciliations, investigate variances, and ensure appropriate resolution of reconciling items
• Perform and review monthly and quarterly flux analysis; partner with FP&A and business leaders to explain key drivers
• Support the development, documentation, and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls in compliance with US GAAP
• Manage and develop members of the accounting team, including offshore or geographically dispersed resources
• Serve as the primary accounting lead for acquisition activity, including:
  • Coordinating with third-party valuation and transaction advisory firms
  • Managing timelines, deliverables, and data requests
  • Reviewing purchase accounting outputs and ensuring proper integration into the GL
• Partner closely with Tax, FP&A, Treasury, and business unit finance leaders to support accurate reporting and operational decision-making
• Support external audit activities, including preparation of schedules and responding to auditor inquiries

• Public accounting (Big 4 or large national firm) followed by transition into an in-house accounting role
• Can also be someone currently in public accounting and ready to move into industry
• Or someone from in-house accounting with experience at large, complex organizations (public companies or similarly scaled private companies)
• CPA highly preferred
• 5-9+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Experience working in complex operating environments (multi-entity, international, or operationally intensive businesses)
• Industry experience preferred in manufacturing, consumer products, business services, industrials, or similar sectors
• Backgrounds in financial services (banking, asset management, insurance, etc.) are not a fit for this role

• $160-$170k base salary + competitive cash bonus + full stack benefits + 401k matching
• Hybrid Schedule in Stamford, CT

Director

Full-time

Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals, Fire Protection, and Manufacturing

• Medical insurance
• 401(k)
• Vision insurance
• Pension plan
• Paid maternity leave
• Paid paternity leave
• Disability insurance
• Student loan assistance
• Tuition assistance