Assistant Controller (13829)

About the role

At Somic America, you are joining a talented and passionate team of automotive parts makers driven to produce and create products of exceptional quality and reliability. You can be a part of creating a better, more exciting future, for the automotive industry, our business, our plants and yourself. For more than 35 years, we have produced quality components for the North American and South American automotive markets, providing manufacturers with local sourcing and a connection to the exceptional capabilities and performance commitment of Somic Ishikawa. We are justifiably proud of our history, but more importantly, we are proud of our people. Our expectations are high, and we’ll work hard to support you professionally and personally so you can challenge yourself to be your very best.

The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting all accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal control activities for a multi-plant automotive component manufacturing operation. This position assists in managing the month-end close process, financial statement preparation, inventory accounting, standard costing, budgeting, forecasting, and compliance initiatives. The Assistant Controller works closely with plant leadership to ensure accurate financial reporting, operational cost control, and continuous improvement of financial processes across both manufacturing facilities.

This role is an integral member of the finance leadership team responsible for ensuring financial accuracy, supporting operational excellence, and driving profitability across both automotive manufacturing plants.

Responsibilities

• Financial Reporting & Accounting
  • Assist with preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
  • Manage month-end and year-end close activities, ensuring timely and accurate reporting.
  • Review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial analyses.
  • Maintain general ledger integrity and ensure compliance with company accounting policies.
  • Support annual financial audits and coordinate requests from external auditors.
  • Ensure compliance with lender