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Assistant Controller

Robert Half

Little Rock, AR 72210 • $100,000 to $115,000 / yr • 10/16/2026

Job Description

Job Description

OPPORTUNITY ALERT | Assistant Controller

Little Rock, AR

$100,000 - $115,000

I'm partnering with a growing organization seeking an Assistant Controller who can bring a strong combination of technical accounting expertise and people leadership.

This role reports directly to executive accounting leadership and offers the opportunity to oversee critical financial processes while leading multiple teams and department leaders.

For a confidential conversation, connect with Austen Zemrock on LinkedIn or email a copy of your resume.

What You'll Be Doing

• Overseeing financial statement preparation and month-end close activities

• Supporting budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and internal controls

• Providing leadership across multiple departments and teams

• Managing payroll oversight and key accounting operations

• Driving process improvements and enhancing financial reporting

• Partnering with leadership to support business objectives and decision-making

What They're Looking For

• Strong financial statement experience

• Leadership and team management experience

• Experience overseeing accounting operations in a fast-paced environment

• Deadline-driven, hands-on approach

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills

• Bachelor's degree preferred but not required. Relevant accounting and leadership experience can absolutely compensate for a degree.

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys balancing technical accounting responsibilities with leadership and team development. The ideal candidate is someone who can hold people accountable, build strong relationships across the organization, and lead by example in a fast-paced environment.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

This opportunity offers a competitive compensation package of $100,000 - $115,000, the chance to work alongside an accomplished accounting leadership team, significant exposure to financial reporting and operational accounting, and the ability to make a meaningful impact on the organization.

It's an excellent fit for an accounting leader who enjoys mentoring others, improving processes, building relationships across departments, and being a key contributor to the financial success of a growing business.