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A highly respected and financially strong global organization is seeking a Senior Director / Assistant Controller to join its Corporate Accounting & Financial Reporting team in Hartford, CT. This is a high-visibility leadership opportunity within a collaborative, low-turnover environment offering strong work/life balance, excellent benefits, and significant long-term growth potential. This role will partner closely with executive leadership including the Corporate Controller, CAO, CFO, and global finance teams, while leading critical areas including consolidations, financial reporting, close management, technical accounting, and process improvement initiatives.
Job Responsibility
Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting
Oversee corporate accounting, consolidations, and external/internal financial reporting activities
Manage and mentor an accounting team
Partner with senior leadership to provide financial insights and support strategic decision-making
Support forecasting, planning, and analysis activities
Ensure compliance with GAAP accounting standards, and applicable reporting requirements
Drive process improvement, system implementation, and control enhancement initiatives
Collaborate with parent company finance teams and subsidiaries on reporting and accounting matters
Participate in special projects and finance transformation initiatives
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Master’s degree strongly preferred
CPA strongly preferred
10+ years of progressive accounting/financial leadership experience
Combination of Big 4 public accounting and industry experience highly preferred
Strong background in financial reporting, consolidations, and close management
Proven leadership and team management experience
Excellent analytical, communication, and presentation skills
Ability to lead through change and manage multiple priorities simultaneously
Nice to have
ERP implementation or conversion experience
Process reengineering and finance transformation initiatives
What we offer
Competitive base compensation
Generous bonus structure with strong historical payouts
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage
401(k) with company match
Generous PTO
Excellent overall work/life balance and employee retention