Assistant Controller

Glen Allen, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 130000 - 140000

Posted on: 18 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Imagine yourself

Growing your expertiseand expanding your skillset with every project.

Thriving in a supportive team environmentthat inspires you to strive for excellence.

Joining a companywith a proven track record of success and an exciting future.

Its possible with a role at ChemTreat.

ChemTreat a Veralto company is the nations 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 2000 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 youll have the chance to shape the future of our planet and the future of your career. Youll have opportunities to build new skills and invest in your development all while doing meaningful work that makes an everyday impact on the worlds vital water resources.

Learn more about how our team is maximizing the power of water: offer:

Comprehensive benefits from day 1: Enjoy peace of mind with our extensive medical dental vision and 401k coverage (all day 1).
Inclusive culture: Join a diverse and inclusive organization that values your unique perspective and fosters a culture of collaboration and continuous learning

The role

The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in supporting ChemTreats 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

Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or related field (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 Veraltos vibrant global network of 16000 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 youll have valuable opportunities to deepen your skillset pursue your ambitions and grow your career. Together were Safeguarding the Worlds Most Vital Resourcesand building rewarding careers along the way.

US ONLY:

The below range reflects the range of possible compensation for this role at the time of this posting. We may ultimately pay more or less than the posted range. This range may be modified in the future. An associates position within the salary range will be based on several factors including but not limited to relevant education qualifications certifications experience skills seniority geographic location performance shift travel requirements sales or revenue-based metrics any collective bargaining agreements and business or organizational needs.

The compensation range for this role is $130000 - $140000 USD per year.

We offer a comprehensive package of benefits including paid time off medical/dental/vision insurance and 401(k) to eligible employees.

Note: No amount of pay is considered to be wages or compensation until such amount is earned vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any bonus commission benefits or any other form of compensation and benefits that are allocable to a particular employee remains in the Companys sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified at the Companys sole discretion consistent with the law.

US residents: In any materials you submit you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age date of birth or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

Veralto Corporation and all Veralto Companies are committed to equal opportunity regardless of race color national origin religion sex age marital status disability veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or other characteristics protected by law. We value diversity and the existence of similarities and differences both visible and not found in our workforce workplace and throughout the markets we serve. Our associates customers and shareholders contribute unique and different perspectives as a result of these diverse attributes.

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We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process to perform crucial job functions and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us at to request accommodation.

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