Assistant Controller

Salary: $130,000- $145,000

Assistant Controller

Job Summary

We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Assistant Controller to support the Controller in overseeing the company's accounting operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, internal controls, and strategic financial planning. This position will partner closely with operations and executive leadership to identify cost-saving opportunities, improve financial performance, and support business growth.

The ideal candidate has a strong manufacturing accounting background, experience with cost accounting and inventory management, and a proven ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies.

Key Responsibilities

Financial Leadership & Reporting

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the accounting department, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, and inventory accounting.
• Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
• Support month-end and year-end close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls to safeguard company assets and ensure compliance.
• Assist with annual audits, tax reporting, and regulatory compliance.

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, bill of materials (BOM) accuracy, and manufacturing variances.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead costs to identify trends and improvement opportunities.
• Monitor inventory transactions, cycle counts, and physical inventories to ensure financial accuracy.
• Partner with production and operations teams to improve manufacturing efficiencies and reduce operating costs.
• Evaluate production performance and provide financial analysis to support operational decision-making.

Strategic Planning & Cost Savings

• Identify, recommend, and implement cost-saving initiatives across manufacturing and corporate operations.
• Develop financial models and profitability analyses to support strategic business decisions.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, and long-range financial planning.
• Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and provide actionable recommendations to improve profitability.
• Support capital investment analyses and return-on-investment (ROI) evaluations for equipment, automation, and operational improvements.
• Collaborate with cross-functional leaders to drive continuous improvement initiatives and operational excellence.

Leadership & Team Development

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.
• Assist in establishing departmental goals, performance expectations, and professional development plans.
• Promote collaboration between Accounting, Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, and Production teams.
• Serve as a trusted advisor to the Controller and executive leadership on financial and operational matters

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Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Previous supervisory or leadership experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, cost accounting, inventory accounting, and manufacturing financial processes.
• Experience with ERP systems in a manufacturing environment (such as Epicor, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Infor, or NetSuite).
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel, including financial modeling, pivot tables, and data analysis.

Preferred Skills

• Demonstrated success identifying and implementing cost reduction and operational improvement initiatives.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and strategic thinking skills.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning and analysis (FP&A).
• Knowledge of lean manufacturing, continuous improvement, or Six Sigma principles is a plus.
• Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to explain financial information to non-financial stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities while meeting deadlines in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Key Competencies

• Strategic Financial Planning
• Manufacturing & Cost Accounting
• Cost Reduction & Process Improvement
• Financial Analysis
• Budgeting & Forecasting
• Inventory Management
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Leadership & Team Development
• Business Partnership
• Operational Decision Support