Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller (Manufacturing / Consumer Products)

Vero Beach, FL (Onsite | Hybrid flexibility after ramp-up)

About the Opportunity

A growing and acquisitive organization within the consumer products / manufacturing industry is seeking an Assistant Controller to support and lead accounting operations for a large, multi-site business unit.

This is a high-visibility, hands-on leadership role within a fast-paced, production-driven environment. The organization is experiencing significant growth and scaling operations, creating strong demand for an accounting leader who can balance technical accounting expertise with operational partnership.

Compensation

• Base: $125,000 – $140,000
• Bonus: 15% target

About the Role

The Assistant Controller will serve as a key partner to regional and operational leadership, overseeing core accounting functions while driving process improvements across a complex manufacturing environment.

This role requires a strong foundation in general ledger accounting and financial reporting, along with exposure to cost accounting and inventory-driven operations. You will play a critical role in strengthening financial processes, improving close timelines, and supporting continued business growth.

Key Responsibilities

Accounting & Financial Leadership

• Oversee full-cycle general ledger accounting, ensuring accuracy and completeness
• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
• Review and approve journal entries, accruals, and balance sheet reconciliations
• Support preparation and review of financial statements in accordance with GAAP

Operational & Manufacturing Accounting

• Partner with operations leadership to monitor financial performance and cost drivers
• Support inventory accounting and cost-related processes across production environments
• Assist with cost accounting initiatives and financial visibility across operations

Process Improvement & Transformation

• Drive improvements to close processes, reporting timelines, and internal controls
• Identify opportunities for automation and workflow optimization
• Support system enhancements and ERP-related initiatives where applicable

Audit, Compliance & Growth Initiatives

• Assist with external audits and compliance requirements
• Support integration efforts tied to acquisitions and business expansion
• Contribute to building scalable processes to support ongoing growth

Requirements

Core Qualifications

• 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Strong foundation in general ledger accounting and month-end close ownership
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, accruals and journal entries, financial statement preparation and review
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP

Leadership & Business Partnership

• Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff
• Ability to partner directly with operations and cross-functional leadership
• Hands-on, detail-oriented approach with a willingness to dive into day-to-day accounting

Preferred Experience

• Background in manufacturing, consumer products, or other inventory-driven industries
• Exposure to cost accounting, inventory accounting, multi-site or multi-entity environments
• Experience in high-growth or acquisition-driven organizations
• ERP experience (NetSuite or similar)
• Advanced Excel skills