Assistant Controller

About the Role

This position offers an opportunity to develop and grow your accounting career within a progressive and dynamic manufacturing organization. Reporting to the Controller, you will engage in a challenging and varied scope of responsibilities, including analysis, reporting, inventory transactions, shipment tracking, and month-end preparation.

Responsibilities

• Assist in month-end preparation, analysis, and reporting.
• Prepare internal business unit reports, including:
  • Reviewing daily shipments and product sales.
  • Reviewing daily inventory movements.
  • Weekly and monthly expense reporting.
  • Reporting of capital and major repair projects.
  • Preparation of ad-hoc reports and variance analysis.
  • Collecting and reporting daily production numbers.
  • Collecting daily material usage.
• Oversee the preparation of payroll.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
• Excellent organizational, interpersonal, and team-building skills.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• High attention to detail.
• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, including internal controls.
• High level of ethical integrity and ability to maintain confidential information.

Preferred Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of progressive experience in an accounting role or relevant position in a manufacturing environment.
• Experience with SAP or similar software applications.
• Experience with budget development, projections, and variance analysis.
• Experience with general ledger, journal entry preparation, and monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Experience in preparing hourly payroll reports and calculations, as well as general knowledge of payroll rules and guidelines.

Preferred experience: 2–5 years in an accounting or finance role.

Behaviors

• Team Player: Works well as a member of a group.
• Loyal: Shows firm and constant support to a cause.
• Functional Expert: Considered a thought leader on a subject.
• Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out tasks with precision.
• Dedicated: Devoted to tasks or purposes with loyalty or integrity.

Motivations

• Self-Starter: Inspired to perform without external prompting.
• Job Security: Inspired by the stability of the role.
• Growth Opportunities: Inspired by the chance to take on more responsibility.
• Goal Completion: Inspired by the completion of tasks.
• Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired by contributing to the success of projects or the organization.