Assistant Controller

Reporting to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will be familiar with manufacturing accounting and finance, and will play a pivotal role in overseeing financial operations, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, and supporting strategic financial decisions.

This supervisory position offers the opportunity to lead critical accounting functions, enhance reporting accuracy, and contribute to the organization’s financial health.

• Manage and supervise accounting operations, including the preparation of monthly financials and year-end closing, in accordance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), and other regulatory requirements.
• Oversee general ledger accounting, account reconciliation, and balance sheet reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Lead month-end and year-end closing activities, including journal entries, account analysis, and financial statement review.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls and work with independent accountants to provide support for annual audit.
• Work collaboratively with the Accounting Manager who oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions and personnel, ensuring timely processing and accurate record-keeping.
• Contribute to company goals with preparation of capital budgets and projections.
• Prepare detailed financial reports, analysis, and commentary to support executive decision-making and regulatory reporting obligations.
• Utilize Sage accounting software for financial operations and reporting, and to improve efficiency and profitability.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance, CPA or CMA certification preferred.
• Proven experience in manufacturing accounting with a focus on financial management. Cost accounting experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and regulatory reporting requirements.
• Demonstrated expertise in financial analysis, account reconciliation, balance sheet management, and general ledger accounting.
• Proficiency with accounting software such as Sage, or a similar platform.
• Ability to perform detailed account analysis and prepare comprehensive financial reports with clarity and precision.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Exceptional communication skills for effective collaboration across teams and clear presentation of complex financial data.

• Salary:100,000 – 130,000, plus discretionary bonus.