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Assistant Controller

$141k - $176k

LHH Recruitment Solutions

LHH Supports our client building their Accounting and Finance Team.

Assistant Controller

$141-176K + 15-30% bonus
  • 3 weeks PTO, 10 holidays

  • 5% 401k retirement

  • Comprehensive healthcare,

  • STD, LTD and other benefits

Why Open : Internal Promotion


Growth Path: Controller


Supervise : A team of 5-6 direct reports


Hours/Schedule : 40-50 hours per week, close week can get a bit higher

This job:
  • Monthly close, accruals, reconciliation, financial statements and oversight of the day to day accounting

  • Oversight of AP, AR, General Accounting

  • Standard Cost Accounting

  • Improve the SOX adherence and process.

  • Strong team leadership but still very hands on, strong with Data Management

  • Process Improvement, accountability, and deadline management

Looking for:
  • BS degree in Accounting or Finance, CPA or CMA is nice to have

  • 5+ years of Accounting experience, preferring larger companies

  • Strong US GAAP, SOX/Internal Controls

  • Solid Management skills; Can grow and develop a team

  • Manufacturing experience is preferred, but others may work

  • Standard Cost Accounting knowledge is preferred

Cultural Notes:
  • We are looking for a Driver personality - brings some energy and vibrance.

  • Can come in and set the tone for future improvement while building the relationship with Operations.

  • Will come out of the office and be part of the management team, collaborating with leadership.

  • Connects with people easily.

  • Working Manager approach; no-blame environment that focuses on solutions

  • Asks questions, digs in and researches sometimes, but also willing to learn from those around them

  • Team Player with awesome communication, attitude of life long learning

Pay Details: $141,000.00 to $176,000.00 per year

Search managed by: Sarah Harris


Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

Military connected talent encouraged to apply

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