Assistant Controller

About IMMI

Founded in 1961, IMMI is a global leader in safety systems, serving more than eleven markets across numerous countries. Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, IMMI is proud to be an employee-owned (ESOP) company where team members are empowered to think like owners, contribute meaningfully, and help shape the company's long-term success. As we continue to grow, we're looking for talented individuals who want to make an impact, build their careers, and grow alongside the business.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our Corporate Finance team. This high-visibility role supports the Controller in managing the company's financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, treasury, and external audit processes. The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements while helping drive process improvements and strengthen accounting operations across domestic and international entities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to influence key financial processes, partner with senior leadership, and help shape a high-performing accounting organization.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and develop the financial accounting team, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
• Set high but achievable expectations for the accounting team and lead by example

• Lead training initiatives to enhance team competencies in accounting, systems, and internal controls

• Foster a collaborative, accountable culture aligned with IMMI's ownership mindset

Financial Accounting & Close

• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results

• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and adjustments completed by the Finance team
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger, so that all activity is accurate, complete, and compliant with U.S. GAAP and corporate policies across multiple entities

• Analyze financial results and variances to support management reporting
• Support and review consolidated financial statements

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Own and continuously strengthen the internal control environment, ensuring timely completion of all control activities and documentation
• Lead coordination of external audit requests, serving as a primary point of contact and ensuring a smooth, well-documented audit process
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, including reconciliations and support schedules
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and applicable regulatory standards

Process Improvement & Systems

• Lead process improvement initiatives that increase the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations
• Support optimization of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle R12), reporting tools, and automation initiatives
• Ensure standardized accounting processes and documentation across functions

Cross-Functional & Treasury Support

• Partner with senior finance leadership on executive- and board-level financial presentations and strategic analysis
• Proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the financial data and communicate them clearly to leadership
• Participate in cross-functional projects and ad hoc financial analysis
• Serve as a trusted financial resource for cross-functional partners, helping translate accounting data into actionable business insights
• Assist with cash flow reporting, balance sheet management, and working capital analysis
• Support intercompany transactions and global financial coordination
• Build strong relationships with plant accountants and controllers to bridge management and legal-entity financial reporting

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA certification
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or developing staff
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Experience with consolidations and intercompany accounting

• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment

• High level of initiative, integrity, and attention to detail
• Exposure to or experience working with external audit firms

Preferred:

• Experience in a manufacturing environment
• Experience with international operations and foreign currency accounting
• Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (R12)

Benefits:

• Team Member Ownership/ESOP

• Healthcare, vision, dental options
• Company paid Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Ten (10) paid holidays.
• Four (4) IMMI Serves volunteer days per year.
• Onsite Health and Wellness Center
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Bonus Opportunities
• 401k
• Tuition Assistance