Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support the financial operations of a growing manufacturing organization. This role will be responsible for the month-end close activities, cost accounting, inventory management, financial reporting, and internal controls while partnering closely with operations to drive efficiency and profitability.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & General Accounting
• Assist in managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process.
• Ensure accurate and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
• Support external audits, tax filings, and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Analyze financial results and explain variances from budget, forecast, and prior periods.
• Maintain accounting policies and procedures documentation.
• Manufacturing Cost Accounting
• Responsible for product costing, standard costing, and inventory valuation processes.
• Analyze manufacturing variances, including: Labor variances Material usage variances Purchase price variances Production efficiency variances Overhead absorption variances
• Monitor standard cost updates and annual cost roll processes.
• Partner with operations to improve inventory accuracy and cost visibility.
• Support margin analysis by product line, customer, and manufacturing facility.
• Inventory Management & Controls
• Ensure inventory is accurately accounted for and valued.
• Manage cycle count programs and physical inventory observations.
• Investigate inventory discrepancies and recommend corrective actions.
• Maintain controls over raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods.
• Monitor excess, slow-moving, and obsolete inventory reserves.
• Internal Controls & Compliance
• Maintain and enhance internal control procedures.
• Support SOX compliance activities (if applicable).
• Ensure adherence to company policies and accounting standards.
• Assist in risk assessments and implementation of control improvements.
• Participate in ERP and process improvement initiatives.
• Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis
• Assist with annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Develop financial models to support strategic initiatives.
• Analyze manufacturing KPIs and operational performance.
• Support capital expenditure planning and tracking.
• Provide ad hoc financial analysis for management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• CPA encouraged
• 5+ years of accounting experience, including 3+ years in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience in Financial Planning & Analysis and Budgeting
• Advanced knowledge of Excel
• Strong communication and analytical skills.

Competencies

• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• High attention to detail and accuracy.
• Leadership and team development capabilities.
• Ability to communicate effectively with both finance and operations personnel.
• Process improvement mindset.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.