Assistant Controller

About the Team

Join the corporate accounting team supporting a growing private equity-backed manufacturing and distribution organization with approximately $125M in annual revenue and a clear growth strategy. Report directly to the CFO while partnering closely with an experienced Controller. Collaborate with accounting professionals supporting multiple business units across the organization, including teams located in both North Carolina and the Midwest. Become part of a collaborative, tenured leadership team that values open communication, flexibility, and a hands-on approach to solving business challenges. Gain exposure to acquisitions, multi-entity accounting, financial integrations, and executive-level decision-making as the business continues to expand.

Location

Hybrid work environment based at the corporate headquarters in Concord, NC. Four days in the office and one remote.

Opportunities

• Defined succession opportunity with the ability to grow into a Controller position as part of the company's long-term leadership strategy.
• Direct partnership with the CFO and Controller, providing strong mentorship and exposure to executive leadership.
• Opportunity to help scale a business expected to grow over 100% through acquisitions and business integration initiatives.
• Broad accounting exposure across manufacturing, distribution, inventory, private equity reporting, and multi-entity operations.
• Flexible leadership team that values accountability, work-life balance, and professional development.

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation.
• Manage general ledger operations while ensuring compliance with GAAP, company policies, and internal controls.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and provide reporting and recommendations to executive leadership.
• Support inventory accounting, inventory controls, and financial reporting within a manufacturing and distribution environment.
• Oversee sales tax compliance, regulatory reporting, and preparation of audit schedules supporting internal and external audits.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, cash management, and financial planning initiatives.
• Evaluate complex accounting transactions and determine appropriate GAAP treatment while supporting private equity reporting requirements.
• Drive process improvements, strengthen accounting controls, and support future acquisitions and business integrations.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 6 to 8 years of progressive accounting experience with increasing responsibility in corporate accounting, public accounting, or a combination of both.
• Experience managing the full month-end close process, including financial statement preparation and general ledger management.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, accruals, and internal controls.
• Public accounting experience with transition into private industry preferred.
• CPA certification is a plus.
• Manufacturing and distribution industry experience preferred, including inventory accounting and cost accounting exposure.
• Experience supporting multi-entity organizations, acquisitions, consolidations, or private equity environments is highly desirable.
• NetSuite experience is strongly preferred along with advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills with the ability to work independently, influence business decisions, and build relationships across the organization.