Assistant Controller – Brighton, CO
LHH Recruitment Solutions is partnering with a growing company in the transportation industry to hire an Assistant Controller. This role is ideal for a strong Senior Accountant ready to take the next step into leadership. You’ll play a key role in maintaining financial integrity, improving processes, and supporting scalable growth. The ideal candidate will have a solid foundation in GAAP, strong Excel skills, and a proactive, collaborative personality. Apply today!

Compensation and Benefits:
The salary for this position is $100,000–$110,000, commensurate with experience. The comprehensive benefits package includes medical, dental, and vision insurance, HSA/FSA options, 401(k) with company match, paid time off, company holidays, and employee discount programs.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and post monthly journal entries

• Reconcile accounting schedules and balance sheet accounts

• Ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial statements and reports

• Support audit readiness and compliance with government reporting requirements

• Leverage Excel and accounting systems to streamline manual processes

• Assist with budgeting and forecasting

• Provide guidance to accounting staff

• Maintain confidentiality of financial data

• Participate in cross-functional collaboration to improve operations

• Complete a general abilities assessment as part of the hiring process

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

• 5+ years of accounting experience

• Strong understanding of GAAP

• Advanced Excel skills

• Excellent communication and analytical abilities

• Payroll experience is a bonus

• CPA certification is a plus

Location

• This position is fully on-site in Brighton, Colorado.

• Candidates must be comfortable working in a collaborative, in-person environment.

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