Assistant Controller

#10835 Job Description
Assistant Controller

Position Summary
The Assistant Controller will support the day-to-day accounting operations across multiple international entities while preparing to assume the Controller role. This role will initially function as a hands-on leader responsible for general ledger accounting, financial reporting, treasury support, account reconciliations, month-end close, and audit support. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, manufacturing accounting experience, and the leadership potential to grow into a Controller position.


Key Responsibilities

• Support and manage general accounting functions across U.S., Mexico, and UK entities.
• Lead monthly close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Prepare and analyze monthly financial reporting packages for management review.
• Analyze and reconcile general ledger accounts and maintain supporting documentation.
• Assist with treasury operations, including cash forecasting, banking activities, and cash management.
• Support annual external audits and prepare audit schedules and workpapers.
• Assist with sales tax, VAT, and other tax compliance reporting requirements.
• Support inventory accounting using standard cost methodology and monitor inventory reconciliations and physical inventory results.
• Analyze sales, COGS, margins, inventory activity, and SG&A expenses.
• Communicate with plant managers and operational leaders to review financial performance.
• Review employee expense reports and support AP/AR functions as needed.
• Establish, document, and monitor internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Serve as a key user of NetSuite ERP and assist with process improvement initiatives.
• Provide financial analysis and support to executive leadership.
• Assist with special projects and other duties as assigned.

Knowledge and Skills

• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP.
• Experience with multi-entity accounting and financial consolidations.
• Manufacturing accounting experience with knowledge of standard cost inventory accounting preferred.
• Experience with treasury management, financial reporting, and audit coordination.
• Understanding of sales tax, VAT, and general tax compliance requirements.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office.
• Experience with ERP systems; NetSuite strongly preferred.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to interact across all levels of the organization.
• Self-starter with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

Education and Work Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Active CPA required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably including Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, or equivalent responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in manufacturing environments required.
• Experience in private equity is strongly preferred.
• Experience with multi-entity organizations, consolidations, and international operations required.
• Experience with inventory accounting and standard costing required.
• Prior supervisory or leadership experience required.