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Assistant Controller

Robert Half

Springfield, MA 01109 • $43.70 to $50.60 / hr • 10/11/2026

Job Description

Job Description
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support key accounting and reporting activities for a Contract position based in Springfield, Massachusetts. This role will play an important part in maintaining accurate financial records, guiding close processes, and supporting compliance-focused reporting. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge and can work effectively in a fast-paced environment with audit and government-related requirements.

Responsibilities:
• Lead monthly close activities, ensuring journal entries, reconciliations, and supporting schedules are completed accurately and on time.
• Oversee general ledger integrity by reviewing account activity, resolving discrepancies, and maintaining proper documentation.
• Prepare financial reports that provide clear, timely insight into operational and organizational performance.
• Coordinate audit support by organizing records, responding to requests, and assisting with financial statement audit preparation.
• Help maintain compliance with DCAA-related standards and support documentation requirements tied to regulated financial environments.
• Analyze accounting data and balance sheet activity to identify issues, recommend corrections, and strengthen reporting accuracy.
• Partner with internal stakeholders to improve accounting workflows and reinforce adherence to established financial controls.
• Assist with special accounting projects and provide support for evolving reporting or compliance needs as business priorities change.

• Proven experience in an Assistant Controller or similar accounting leadership role.

• Strong background managing month-end close processes and general ledger activities.

• Experience supporting financial statement audits and preparing audit-ready documentation.

• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate financial reporting and interpret accounting results.

• Solid understanding of accounting principles, reconciliations, and internal control practices.

• Strong analytical skills with careful attention to detail and accuracy.

• Ability to manage deadlines, prioritize effectively, and communicate clearly with cross-functional teams.