Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller Job Description

Imagine yourself growing your expertise and expanding your skillset with every project. Thriving in a supportive team environment that inspires you to strive for excellence. Joining a company with a proven track record of success and an exciting future.

It's possible with a role at ChemTreat, a Veralto company, the nation's largest and fastest-growing specialty chemical company dedicated solely to industrial water treatment. We understand and respect the awe-inspiring power of water to impact industries, and to sustain and enhance lives. Our 2,000 associates across North and South America maximize this power for our customersfrom power producers to food and beverage companies to the automotive industryhelping them grow their businesses while protecting people and the environment.

When you join the ChemTreat team and the broader Veralto network, you'll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. You'll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development, all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the world's vital water resources.

The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in supporting ChemTreat's consolidated monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. This role oversees AP, AR, and Compliance teamsensuring accuracy, timeliness, strong internal controls, and operational excellence. With high visibility to senior leadership, the Assistant Controller drives process improvements, optimizes working capital, and strengthens financial governance.

This is a highly impactful leadership role ideal for someone who enjoys being both a strategic partner and a hands-on "player-coach."

In this role, a typical day will look like :

Leadership & People Management

Lead, coach, mentor, and develop AP, AR, and Compliance teams. Create a high-performing culture with clear goals and accountability. Ensure strong cross-training, resource allocation, and team engagement.

Operational Accounting (AP, AR & Cash Management)

Oversee end-to-end AP and AR processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and controls compliance. Manage vendor payments, approvals, and Delegation of Authority adherence. Lead collections, cash application, dispute resolution, and DSO improvement efforts. Partner with Finance leadership to optimize working capital (DSO, DPO, aging metrics).

General Ledger, Close & Reporting

Review journal entries, accruals, reserves, reclasses, and reconciliations. Prepare and present AP / AR dashboards, KPIs, and performance metrics.

Controls, Compliance & Audit

Establish and enforce accounting policies and internal controls aligned with SOX requirements. Maintain segregation of duties and approval workflows. Work with internal / external auditors to support audit cycles and remediate findings. Ensure compliance with tax, regulatory, and internal policy requirements.

Process Improvement, Systems & Automation

Lead continuous improvement projects to streamline AP, AR, and compliance operations. Partner with IT on ERP enhancements and automation initiatives. Document standard work, process maps, and scalable procedures.

Business Partnership & Special Projects

Collaborate with CFO, Global Controller, and other leaders to support cash flow optimization and finance strategy. Provide insights to Commercial, Operations, and functional teams. Support special projects such as M&A integration, policy updates, and system rollouts.

The essential requirements of the job include :

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required (MBA, CPA, or CMA strongly preferred). 6+ years of progressive experience with supervisory responsibilities in AP / AR, financial reporting, or related areas. Experience in public accounting and / or multi-entity, high-volume environments preferred.

Knowledge & Skills

Deep knowledge of GAAP, financial analysis, and operational accounting. Strong leadership, communication, and cross-functional partnership skills. Proven experience driving process improvements and leading change. Ability to assess risk, escalate appropriately, and design practical solutions. Highly organized, detail-oriented, capable of thriving under pressure. Proficiency with ERP systems, AP / AR automation tools, and advanced Excel. Ability to operate as a player-coach, stepping in to support critical tasks when needed.

ChemTreat is proud to be a part of the Water Quality segment of Veralto (NYSE : VLTO), a $5B global leader dedicated to ensuring access to clean water, safe food and medicine, and trusted essential goods. When you join Veralto's vibrant global network of 16,000 associates, you join a unique culture and work environment where purpose meets possibility : where the work you do has an everyday impact on the resources and essentials we all rely on, and where you'll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset, pursue your ambitions, and grow your career. Together, we're Safeguarding the World's Most Vital Resourcesand building rewarding careers along the way.

The compensation range for this role is $130,000 - $140,000 USD per year. We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off, medical / dental / vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.