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Controlling Assistant Jobs in Colorado (NOW HIRING)

Controller

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Plant Controller, or similar role. * Strong manufacturing accounting experience required. * Solid understanding of job ...

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Assistant Controller

Denver, CO · On-site

$95K - $110K/yr

Assistant Controller Department: Finance and Accounting/Central Services Reports To: Controller FLSA Status: Exempt Location: Denver, CO Position Summary The Assistant Controller supports the ...

Assistant Controller

Aurora, CO · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Position Summary The Assistant Controller plays a critical leadership role in supporting the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the organization. This position is responsible for ...

Assistant Controller

Aurora, CO · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

The Assistant Controller partners closely with the Corporate Controller, Business Unit leaders, and cross-functional teams to ensure accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory ...

Assistant Controller

Aurora, CO · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Position Summary The Assistant Controller plays a critical leadership role in supporting the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the organization. This position is responsible for ...

Assistant Controller

Aurora, CO · On-site

$175K - $200K/yr

Position Summary The Assistant Controller plays a critical leadership role in supporting the financial integrity and operational effectiveness of the organization. This position is responsible for ...

Assistant Controller

Littleton, CO · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Sanders & Johnson, Inc. is looking for a Assistant Controller to join our team in Littleton, CO! This is a full-time opportunity where you'll take charge of financial operations, optimize processes ...

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Assistant Controller

Littleton, CO · On-site

$90K - $110K/yr

Sanders & Johnson, Inc. is looking for a Assistant Controller to join our team in Littleton, CO! This is a full-time opportunity where you'll take charge of financial operations, optimize processes ...

Assistant Controller

Colorado Springs, CO · On-site

$63.34 - $73.34/hr

We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join an engineering organization on a contract assignment. This position will provide hands-on accounting leadership during a pivotal period ...

Overview The Assistant Controller is a key finance leader who helps manage daily accounting activities and ensures financial information is accurate and reliable. This role supports strong internal ...

Overview The Assistant Controller is a key finance leader who helps manage daily accounting activities and ensures financial information is accurate and reliable. This role supports strong internal ...

Overview The Assistant Controller is a key finance leader who helps manage daily accounting activities and ensures financial information is accurate and reliable. This role supports strong internal ...

Assistant Controller Consultant Bridgepoint Consulting, an Addison Group Company, is a leading management consulting firm that helps companies throughout their business lifecycle. We offer a broad ...

Overview The Assistant Controller is a key finance leader who helps manage daily accounting activities and ensures financial information is accurate and reliable. This role supports strong internal ...

Overview The Assistant Controller is a key finance leader who helps manage daily accounting activities and ensures financial information is accurate and reliable. This role supports strong internal ...

Overview The Assistant Controller is a key finance leader who helps manage daily accounting activities and ensures financial information is accurate and reliable. This role supports strong internal ...

Overview The Assistant Controller is a key finance leader who helps manage daily accounting activities and ensures financial information is accurate and reliable. This role supports strong internal ...

Overview The Assistant Controller is a key finance leader who helps manage daily accounting activities and ensures financial information is accurate and reliable. This role supports strong internal ...

Overview The Assistant Controller is a key finance leader who helps manage daily accounting activities and ensures financial information is accurate and reliable. This role supports strong internal ...

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How to become an assistant controller?

To become an assistant controller, candidates typically need a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, along with several years of experience in accounting or financial management. Strong knowledge of accounting principles, proficiency with financial software, and good analytical skills are essential; some roles may also require professional certifications such as CPA or CMA.

What skills are needed to be an assistant controller?

An assistant controller needs strong accounting and financial analysis skills, proficiency with accounting software such as ERP systems, and attention to detail. Good communication, organizational abilities, and knowledge of regulatory standards are also essential for supporting the controller and managing financial reporting tasks.

What jobs make $1,000,000 a year?

Controlling assistants typically do not earn $1,000,000 annually. Jobs that can reach this level include high-level executives, successful entrepreneurs, investment bankers, and certain specialized medical or legal professionals, often requiring extensive experience, advanced skills, and significant responsibility. Such high earnings are usually associated with senior leadership roles or ownership in profitable businesses.

What does a controller assistant do?

A controlling assistant supports the finance or accounting department by helping with financial data entry, report preparation, and maintaining records. They often use accounting software and need strong organizational skills to ensure accuracy and compliance with company policies. Their tasks help streamline financial operations and support senior controllers or managers.
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Controller

Controller

Robert Half

Colorado Springs, CO • On-site

$125K - $150K/yr

Full-time

Posted 2 days ago

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Job description

A rapidly growing manufacturing organization is seeking a hands-on Controller to lead the accounting and finance function for a high-volume production facility. This position serves as a key business partner to operational leadership, providing financial oversight, cost analysis, and strategic insights that drive profitability and operational performance. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting leader who enjoys working closely with operations and has a strong understanding of manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, inventory management, and job costing. The company is looking to move quickly due to the urgency of this hire.


Key Responsibilities

  • Lead all accounting and financial operations, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll oversight, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
  • Manage month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
  • Prepare financial statements, variance analyses, forecasts, and management reporting packages.
  • Partner closely with operations leadership to analyze labor, overhead, production costs, inventory, and profitability.
  • Monitor manufacturing performance and identify opportunities for cost reductions and operational efficiencies.
  • Oversee inventory controls, cycle counts, inventory valuation, and cost accounting processes.
  • Provide financial guidance around product profitability, yield analysis, labor utilization, and operational metrics.
  • Support annual budgeting, forecasting, cash flow management, and financial planning efforts.
  • Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP and corporate accounting policies.
  • Lead, develop, and mentor accounting staff while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
  • Identify and implement process improvements, system enhancements, and reporting efficiencies.

What Makes Someone Successful in This Role

  • Strong business partnership mindset with the ability to work effectively with plant and operations leadership.
  • Ability to translate operational data into meaningful financial insights.
  • Comfortable rolling up sleeves and remaining involved in day-to-day accounting activities.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities in a deadline-driven environment.

Compensation & Benefits

  • Competitive salary and bonus opportunity.
  • Comprehensive benefits package.
  • Opportunity to play a key leadership role within a growing manufacturing operation.
  • High visibility with executive leadership and significant impact on operational and financial performance.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
  • CPA or CMA preferred.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience, including leadership responsibilities.
  • Prior experience as a Controller, Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Plant Controller, or similar role.
  • Strong manufacturing accounting experience required.
  • Solid understanding of job costing, standard costing, inventory accounting, and cost accounting principles.
  • Experience working in a fast-paced production or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong ERP experience; Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.
  • Advanced Excel skills including pivot tables, lookups, and financial analysis.



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About Robert Half

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Founded in 1948, Robert Half pioneered the idea of professional talent solutions to connect opportunities at great companies with highly skilled job seekers. As business needs changed, we evolved to offer specialized talent solutions for finance and accounting, technology, administrative and customer support, creative and marketing, and legal fields. In 2002, we introduced our subsidiary, Protiviti, a global independent risk consulting and internal audit service, to support companies as they faced more strategic business challenges.

Industry

Recruiting and staffing services

Company size

10,000+ Employees

Headquarters location

San Ramon, CA, US

Year founded

1948