Assistant Controller
Robert Half
Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a manufacturing organization in Torrance, California. This role will play a key part in financial planning, cost analysis, and performance reporting while partnering closely with operational and executive leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight.
Responsibilities:• Analyze budgets, forecasts, financial statements, and performance trends to deliver accurate and timely insight for business decisions.
• Collaborate with department leaders to build annual operating plans and maintain forward-looking financial projections.
• Facilitate monthly reviews of financial results, identify variances, and drive updated forecasting based on current business conditions.
• Create financial models, key performance indicators, and analytical tools that support strategic and operational planning.
• Work closely with senior leadership, including the General Manager and Controller, to support long-range planning and business priorities.
• Contribute financial guidance to program bidding activities to help achieve profitability targets and expected returns.
• Review capital investment proposals and assess financial viability, expected benefits, and overall business impact.
• Support accurate financial reporting and partner with divisional finance leadership to evaluate operating performance.
• Lead or assist with internal and external audit efforts, ensuring readiness, compliance, and thorough documentation.
• Advise operational teams on cost, margin, and profitability opportunities to improve financial and business performance.• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline is required.
• At least 7 years of progressive experience in accounting or finance roles is required.
• Proven background in manufacturing cost accounting is required; experience within aerospace environments is preferred.
• Strong knowledge of budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, financial modeling, and management reporting.
• Proficiency with standard costing practices and financial processes within manufacturing operations.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to organize, analyze, and present complex financial data.
• Experience supporting month-end close, general ledger activity, and financial statement audit processes.
• Familiarity with DCAA expectations and regulated financial environments is a plus.
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