We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to support financial reporting, close activities, and accounting oversight for a Contract to Hire position based in Waltham, Massachusetts. This role will play a key part in producing accurate financial information, coordinating reporting deliverables, and strengthening compliance across accounting processes. The ideal candidate brings strong technical accounting knowledge, leadership experience, and a solid background in corporate reporting within a regulated environment.

Responsibilities:

• Lead the preparation and review of internal and external financial reports, ensuring accuracy, completeness, and timely delivery.
• Support quarterly and annual filing activities, including drafting disclosures, coordinating reviews, and validating the consistency of financial statements and related narratives.
• Perform detailed account analysis, reconciliations, journal entry review, and consolidation oversight to maintain reliable financial records.
• Monitor evolving reporting and compliance requirements, provide guidance to leadership, and recommend practical accounting and disclosure approaches.
• Partner with internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, responding to information requests, and overseeing audit-related deliverables.
• Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting, including documentation tied to Sarbanes-Oxley compliance activities.
• Assist with month-end close and finance review processes, including technical accounting support for complex transactions and preparation of position memos.
• Contribute to the development and revision of accounting policies, reporting procedures, and materials prepared for boards, lenders, and other stakeholders.
• Provide support to the Controller while offering direction, feedback, and development guidance to members of the reporting team.
• Participate in the use and improvement of financial systems and automation tools, including work within Microsoft Dynamics GP and related platforms.