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Assistant Controller

Robert Half

Job Description

Job Description

Our client is a growing manufacturing organization looking to add an Assistant Controller to its finance and accounting leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional who has built a strong foundation through progressive experience in public accounting and industry and is ready to take the next step toward a broader leadership role.

The ideal Assistant Controller candidate will bring a combination of technical accounting expertise, hands-on accounting experience, and the ability to understand how financial results connect to the day-to-day operations of a manufacturing business.

What You'll Do as Assistant Controller

  • Partner with the Controller and accounting leadership team on the overall financial operations of the organization
  • Oversee and support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
  • Prepare and review financial statements and management reporting
  • Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
  • Provide accounting guidance and analysis to operational leaders
  • Support the accounting team with reconciliations, journal entries, accruals, and account analysis
  • Analyze financial results and identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement
  • Assist with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and other manufacturing-related accounting activities
  • Help strengthen accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures
  • Support external auditors and tax professionals
  • Assist with special projects, process improvements, and other initiatives as the organization continues to grow
  • Serve as a key member of the accounting leadership team with increasing responsibility and visibility

For immediate consideration call Jimmy Tunney at View phone number on us.fitly.work.

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
  • Progressive accounting experience, ideally including a combination of public accounting and industry experience
  • Manufacturing industry experience strongly preferred
  • CPA or public accounting experience is a plus
  • Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting
  • Experience with month-end close and financial statement preparation
  • Ability to analyze financial information and communicate findings to both accounting and non-accounting professionals
  • Strong attention to detail with the ability to understand the bigger picture

Vacancy posted 4 days ago
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