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Assistant Controller

Chadwick-BaRoss

Westbrook, ME

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JOB DETAILS
JOB TYPE
Full-time
SKILLS
Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable Management, Accounts Receivable Processing, Banking Services, Budget Reporting, Cash Management, Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Cross-Functional, ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), External Audit, Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Control, Financial Operations, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Head of Finance, Heavy Equipment/Vehicles, Journal Entries, Leadership, Maintain Compliance, Mentoring, Microsoft Excel, Operational Improvement, People Management, Process Improvement, Reconciliation, Regulatory Compliance, Retirement Plan, SAP, Team Player, Trucking, Variance Analysis
LOCATION
Westbrook, ME
POSTED
6 days ago
Role:
Assistant Controller
Job Summary:
The Assistant Controller plays a key role within the accounting team, supporting the Controller in maintaining accurate financial reporting, executing an efficient month-end close process, and overseeing core accounting operations. This position partners closely with the Accounting Manager and Financial Analyst, while also interacting regularly with senior leadership, including the CFO.
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced accounting professional looking to grow within a dynamic, multi-location dealership environment and contribute to process improvements, financial integrity, and operational alignment.
Compensation:
Competitive salary, commensurate with experience and qualifications.
Benefits:
  • Comprehensive health and dental coverage
  • Retirement savings plan
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Professional development and career growth opportunities
  • Supportive and collaborative team environment
Job Responsibilities:
  • Support the preparation of accurate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with US GAAP
  • Assist with month-end close, including journal entries, reconciliations, and variance analysis
  • Partner with the Accounting Manager on AP, AR, and banking processes to ensure accuracy and efficiency
  • Support cash management, bank reconciliations, and financing-related activities
  • Assist with audit preparation and external reporting requirements
  • Maintain and improve internal controls and ensure compliance with regulatory standards
  • Supervise and mentor the Staff Accountant, providing guidance and performance feedback
  • Collaborate with the Controller, CFO, and cross-functional teams on reporting, budgeting, and ad hoc projects
  • Identify opportunities for process improvements across accounting operations
Qualifications:
Required:
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
  • 4–7 years of progressive accounting experience
  • Strong knowledge of US GAAP
  • Experience with month-end close, journal entries, and reconciliations
  • Proficiency in ERP or dealership management systems (e.g., CDK, Procede, SAP, or similar)
  • Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
Preferred:
  • CPA designation (active, inactive, or in progress)
  • Experience in dealership environments (heavy equipment, automotive, trucking, etc.)
  • Familiarity with inventory or floorplan financing
  • Experience in multi-location or cross-border accounting
  • Background in process improvement initiatives

 

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About the Company

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Chadwick-BaRoss

Chadwick-BaRoss represents the finest manufacturers in the industry; meeting the needs of the heavy equipment markets from Maine to Connecticut with six conveniently located facilities. Through our years of emphasis on product development and support, Chadwick-BaRoss has become uniquely positioned to provide a selection of the best equipment available anywhere with support unsurpassed in the industry.

FORESTRY

All your forestry needs, from harvesting to forwarding, to loading and processing, can be met with our full line of harvesters, forwarders, processors, slashers and delimbers.

CONSTRUCTION

All your construction needs, from road building to site preparation, can be met with our earth moving equipment lines: excavators, wheel loaders, skidsteers, and off-highway trucks. These products are complemented by a full line of shaker and trommel screens and stackers for support back at the pit. A full line of attachments, such as hydraulic and high-lift buckets extends the utility of primary construction units.

RECYCLING

Our recycling equipment includes industrial tub grinders for reducing various kinds of wood waste, screens for mixing or separating municipal waste and compost, recyclers for processing construction debris and other waste materials and classifying them into sizes appropriate for various end users.

MUNICIPALITIES

Municipalities depend on us for equipment such as vacuum and mechanical sweepers, sewer and basin cleaners and equipment support for their road maintenance activities. We are uniquely positioned to fill your snow removal needs with attachments to traditional earth moving units as well as specialized units such as tracked sidewalk plows.

COMPANY SIZE
100 to 499 employees
INDUSTRY
Automotive Sales and Repair Services
FOUNDED
1929
WEBSITE
https://www.chadwick-baross.com/

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