Hire an Assistant Controller in Utah

The Assistant Controller is the Controller's operational partner: managing the accounting team day-to-day, keeping the close on track, and handling the technical issues that junior staff escalate. In Utah's mid-market companies, this is frequently the most important accounting hire below the Controller level. Companies that invest in developing a strong Assistant Controller rarely regret it.

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Assistant Controller Job Description

The Assistant Controller in Utah manages the accounting team's daily operations, keeps close deadlines from slipping, reviews journal entries and reconciliations, and prepares or reviews financial statements. They work closely with the Controller on process improvements, staff development, and complex technical accounting questions. Most Assistant Controllers in Utah come from Senior Accountant roles and are 2 to 4 years away from taking the Controller seat somewhere. Recruiting Connection has placed accounting professionals across Utah for over 30 years using our proprietary database and 90-plus years of combined recruiting experience.

  • Accounting team supervision and day-to-day close management
  • Journal entry review, account reconciliations, and supporting schedule sign-off
  • Monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statement preparation and review
  • Technical accounting research and memo drafting for the Controller
  • Audit preparation and external auditor coordination
  • Close workflow process improvements

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What to Look For in a Utah Assistant Controller

  • CPA preferred or actively pursuing. Public accounting background is a strong indicator.
  • 3 to 6 years of accounting experience including some supervisory responsibility
  • Strong close process knowledge and reconciliation depth
  • ERP proficiency: NetSuite, Sage Intacct, or QuickBooks Enterprise
  • Technical accounting competence: ASC 606, ASC 842, and GAAP generally
  • Utah base comp typically $75K to $105K. CPA and supervisory experience command top of range.

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We deeply evaluate qualifications, red flags, compensation expectations, and motivations before anyone gets in front of you.

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Candidate is hired, offer is confirmed, and onboarding is supported. We stay involved until the person is in the seat.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Most Assistant Controllers in Utah are 2 to 4 years from taking a Controller role. The job builds close management, team leadership, and technical accounting depth. Some get promoted at their current company. Others move to a smaller company where they can take the top accounting seat immediately.

Strongly preferred. Active CPA candidates who have passed exam sections but not yet completed the experience requirement are often strong fits. If the role includes audit coordination or complex technical accounting, a CPA becomes a harder requirement.

With Recruiting Connection, expect a shortlist in 2 to 3 weeks. Strong Senior Accountants making the move into supervision receive multiple offers quickly in Utah. Speed matters in this search.

Hire an Assistant Controller if you need someone to manage the team and own close execution. Hire a Senior Accountant if you need individual contributor technical work without the supervisory component. The $15K to $25K salary difference is usually justified by the management leverage.

Accounting & Finance Positions We Place in Utah

● Salary Range
$75K – $105K
Utah market rate. CPA and supervisory experience command a premium. Client validation recommended.
Location
Utah
Level
Mid-Level
Type
Full-Time
Practice
Accounting
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