Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller 10310Job Overview

The Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing the Company’s day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management, financial reporting, and cost accounting.

This role is pivotal in supporting the transition to a new ERP system while also taking on core operational and cost accounting responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

Lead daily accounting activities, including journal entries (payroll-related entries included), reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis.

Oversee and support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes in partnership with the AP/AR Manager.

Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures, ensuring both accuracy and timeliness.

Prepare and review standard financial reports—P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow—along with budget variance reporting and analysis.

Oversee manufacturing and supply chain cost accounting processes, including raw material costing, variance analysis, BOM validations, and freight/logistics requirements.

Monitor and analyze cost trends and variances; collaborate with the Manufacturing and Inventory Controls Manager to support inventory accuracy and production efficiency.

Partner with sales and operations teams as needed to develop and maintain actionable decision-support tools.

Support the implementation and transition to a new ERP system.

Lead cross-functional teams in the end-to-end CMMS implementation, ensuring seamless ERP integration.

Maintain, monitor, and continuously improve internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable tax and regulatory requirements.

Oversee compliance areas including sales tax, property tax, R&D tax credits, and distributions.

Lead support for internal and external audits, including document preparation, accurate financial reporting, and responses to audit inquiries.

Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance, mitigate risks, and improve efficiency in accounting and financial reporting processes.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.

4–6 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.

Career background may include: A Senior Accountant ready to step into a leadership role, or 1–2 years of experience as an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager seeking broader responsibilities.

Strong knowledge and application of GAAP principles in a manufacturing environment.

Demonstrated oversight of AR and AP processes.

Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.

ERP implementation experience preferred.

Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) not required but considered a valuable asset.