Assistant Controller
$150 per hourRobert Half
Job Description
Job Description
Assistant Controller
Hybrid | Confidential Search
Robert Half is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Assistant Controller on behalf of a well-established organization. This is a highly visible role for a hands-on accounting leader with deep expertise in general ledger management, month-end close, financial statement preparation, cost accounting, inventory accounting oversight, and accounting process improvement . The ideal candidate will come from a privately held or private equity-owned manufacturing or distribution company with $150 - 900mm in revenue and bring a strong mix of technical accounting knowledge, operational accounting experience, and a continuous improvement mindset. This individual will play an important role in helping the accounting function scale, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance efficiency through better processes and automation.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead and support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.
- Oversee general ledger activity , including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and maintenance of accounting records.
- Prepare and review monthly financial statements and related supporting schedules.
- Provide oversight of cost accounting and inventory accounting processes, including inventory reconciliations, valuation, reserves, and reporting support.
- Identify and drive process improvement initiatives across the accounting function to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual work.
- Partner with leadership to help evaluate and implement automation opportunities within close, reporting, reconciliations, and other core accounting workflows.
- Assist in developing and refining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a growing organization.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and finance leadership to improve financial visibility and support business decision-making.
- Support external audits, tax requests, and ad hoc analyses as needed.
Qualifications
- CPA and Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field are required
- Progressive accounting experience with recent experience in an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Manager, or similar role . .
- Must come from a privately held or private equity-backed manufacturing or distribution company .
- Strong background in general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial statement preparation .
- Exposure to cost accounting and inventory accounting in a product-based environment is required
- Demonstrated success leading or supporting process improvement, systems enhancements, and/or accounting automation initiatives .
- Strong ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills preferred.
- Ability to work both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment.
Why This Opportunity
- High-visibility role with broad exposure across financial and operational accounting.
- Opportunity to make a measurable impact by improving processes and helping modernize the accounting function.
- Hybrid work arrangement with a stable and growing organization.
If you are interested in this confidential opportunity, please apply. If you are already working with a recruiter from Robert Half, please contact them directly regarding job number 00320-0013488956 presented by Ameri Ramirez to expedite your candidacy for this role.
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