Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager

Salary: $120,000 + 5-10% bonus

About the role

We're looking for an Assistant Controller/Accounting Manager to join a growing manufacturing company. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience who is ready to take on broader accounting leadership responsibilities.

• High-visibility accounting leadership role with direct exposure to executive leadership
• Opportunity to help shape the accounting department and processes
• Cross-functional exposure with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service
• Opportunity to grow into a broader Controller-level role depending on experience and performance
• Collaborative environment where you can wear multiple hats and make a meaningful impact
• Stable, growing manufacturing company with strong long-term opportunity

Responsibilities

• Oversee full-cycle accounting, including month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and financial reporting
• Manage and develop accounting staff across AP, AR, cost accounting, and general accounting
• Lead manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and variance analysis
• Review material, labor, overhead, purchase price, scrap, and production variances
• Support external audits and ensure accurate and timely financial reporting
• Oversee inventory reconciliations, E&O reserves, and working capital metrics
• Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and Customer Service
• Support budgeting, forecasting, capital expenditure planning, and process improvement initiatives
• Serve as a key business partner to leadership and help improve financial and operational performance

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred
• Progressive accounting experience with strong manufacturing and cost accounting experience
• Full-cycle accounting experience, including month-end close and reconciliations
• Experience managing or mentoring accounting staff
• Strong standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis knowledge
• Experience with external audits, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting
• Strong Excel and financial modeling skills
• ERP experience required; manufacturing ERP experience is a plus
• Strong communication and cross-functional partnership skills
• Collaborative, adaptable leader who is comfortable wearing multiple hats and taking ownership