Assistant Controller- Cost Accounting

Position Overview

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join a well-established, privately held manufacturing organization experiencing significant growth through acquisitions. This newly created position will work closely with the Controller and play a key role in overseeing cost accounting, inventory management, and procure-to-pay processes across multiple manufacturing facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing accounting background, hands-on experience with inventory and standard costing, and the ability to partner with operational teams to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee cost accounting activities across multiple manufacturing facilities, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Manage and improve the procure-to-pay accounting process, ensuring accurate integration of purchasing, receiving, inventory, accounts payable, and the general ledger.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, partnering with Operations to identify discrepancies and opportunities for cost improvements.
• Oversee inventory accounting and controls, including reconciliations, cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory adjustments.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Assist in overseeing general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Develop and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support operational growth.
• Partner with plant management, purchasing, and operations teams to improve financial visibility and reporting accuracy.
• Support ERP enhancements, reporting improvements, and accounting process automation.
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired operations, including standardization of accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff while supporting the Controller with special projects and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in cost accounting, standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing variance analysis .
• Hands-on experience with procure-to-pay processes and the relationship between purchasing, receiving, inventory, accounts payable, and the general ledger.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month-end close procedures.