Assistant Controller

About the role

The Assistant Controller oversees daily Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations across all manufacturing locations. They manage customer invoicing, collections, cash application, and resolution of billing issues with Sales and Customer Service. They also monitor AR aging, follow up on overdue accounts, and ensure accurate revenue recognition. The role involves leading vendor invoice processing, payment runs, and expense reimbursements while maintaining positive vendor relationships. Compliance with purchasing policies, approval workflows, internal controls, and audit readiness are managed. Support includes 1099 reporting and year-end AP close procedures. The Assistant Controller leads and develops AR/AP specialists, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback. They also standardize and improve processes during and after ERMCO's ERP conversion to Infor LN. They assist with month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements. Participation in budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and ongoing financial analyses is required. Collaboration with the Controller on internal controls, policy improvements, and special projects is expected.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations across all manufacturing locations.
• Manage customer invoicing, collections, cash application, and resolution of billing issues with Sales and Customer Service.
• Maintain positive vendor relationships by monitoring AR aging, following up on overdue accounts, and ensuring accurate revenue recognition.
• Lead vendor invoice processing, payment runs, and expense reimbursements.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies, approval workflows, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Support 1099 reporting and year-end AP close procedures.
• Lead and develop AR/AP specialists, providing coaching, training, and performance feedback.
• Standardize and improve processes during and after ERMCO’s ERP conversion to Infor LN.
• Aid in month-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and preparation of financial statements.
• Participate in budgeting, forecasting, audit preparation, and ongoing financial analyses.
• Collaborate with the Controller on internal controls, policy improvements, and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable, including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and foundational accounting principles.
• Experience in high-volume AP/AR environments; manufacturing or multi-site experience preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Infor LN a plus) and strong Excel skills.
• Clear, confident communication with the ability to partner effectively across departments.
• A calm, organized, proactive approach to managing deadlines and solving problems.
• Ability to lead through change, especially in centralizing or modernizing AP/AR processes.
• Bonus: Familiarity with automated AP/AR tools, public accounting experience, or CPA/CMA credentials.