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Job Title: Assistant Controller

Location: Suffolk County, Long Island, NY (On-Site)

Industry: Manufacturing

A growing mid-sized manufacturing company in Suffolk County, Long Island is actively seeking a hands-on and experienced Assistant Controller to join their leadership team. This is a key strategic role reporting directly to the CFO
, responsible for overseeing core financial functions and supporting ongoing business growth through data-driven decision-making.

This is a direct hire role offering client company benefits
, including:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
• 15 PTO (Paid Time Off) days annually
• Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law
• 10 Paid Company Holidays
• Life Insurance
• Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Note:

Benefits may vary depending on location and employment classification.

• Lead and manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, billing, cost accounting, payroll, budgeting, and tax compliance
• Analyze and monitor key financial metrics, identifying trends and performance indicators
• Oversee month-end and year-end close processes; prepare internal and external financial statements
• Provide financial reporting and insights to the CFO and executive team
• Partner with operations and plant management to implement cost controls and increase profitability
• Support financial planning and capital investment decisions, including pricing, contracts, and forecasts
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or MBA (strongly preferred)
• CPA designation (strongly preferred)
• 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience,
  with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment
• Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
• Deep understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing
• Strong analytical and communication skills

• Stable and Growing Manufacturer with a strong market presence
• Executive Visibility
  :
  Work closely with the CFO and influence company-wide financial strategy
• Career Growth
  :
  Leadership position with clear advancement potential
• Full Benefits Package with work-life balance focus

If you’re an experienced accounting professional with a background in manufacturing and ready to take the next step in your career, apply today! Send your resume (in Word format) to for immediate consideration.

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• Mid-Senior level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Manufacturing, Personal Care Product Manufacturing, and Food and Beverage Manufacturing

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