Assistant Controller

About the role

The Assistant Controller leads Graco’s global accounting, internal controls, and financial reporting activities. This position is accountable for core accounting, external reporting, and consolidation—ensuring accurate, timely financial results and a strong control environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy and timeliness
• Lead consolidation of financial results, including preparation of consolidated financial statements and disclosures
• Oversee external financial reporting, including SEC filings and regulatory requirements
• Lead technical accounting for complex transactions and ensure appropriate application of GAAP and disclosure requirements
• Manage accounting policies, including monitoring new pronouncements and implementing updates; communicate implications to the Audit Committee
• Ensure the integrity, consistency, and transparency of financial results across the organization
• Support preparation of financial materials for executive leadership and Board of Directors
• Communicate key accounting matters and implications to senior leadership
• Establish and monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) to improve close efficiency, reporting quality, and process effectiveness
• Establish and maintain a strong internal control environment
• Lead global SOX compliance efforts and ensure effectiveness of internal controls over financial reporting
• Ensure compliance with financial, regulatory and audit requirements
• Partner with internal and external auditors to ensure timely and effective completion of audits
• Provide oversight of cost accounting and ensure accurate inventory valuation and cost of goods sold to support reliable financial results and margin performance
• Partner with Operations & Supply Chain finance team to improve cost visibility and margin performance
• Ensure alignment between cost accounting, inventory valuation and external financial reporting
• Drive consistency in cost accounting practices across the organization to support accurate reporting and business decision-making
• Accounting Operations & Process Improvement
• Scale and standardize accounting processes to support a consistent and efficient global operating model
• Improve data integrity, documentation standards, and reporting consistency across the organization
• Strengthen accounting and control processes in partnership with finance and business teams to improve operational effectiveness
• Lead continuous improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency, scalability, and quality of accounting operations
• Accounting Transformation & Standards
• Support acquisition due diligence and lead accounting integration efforts, including purchase accounting and required financial reporting
• Standardize global accounting processes, chart of accounts, and reporting structures to enable consistent financial reporting
• Ensure accounting requirements are proactively embedded in ERP and broader enterprise initiatives to maintain financial integrity and control
• Improve data consistency, documentation standards, and reporting integrity across the organization
• Partner with Tax, Treasury, Legal, HR, and operations teams to align accounting and reporting requirements
• Team Leadership and Financial Management
• Lead, mentor, manage and staff a team of Accounting & Reporting leaders, ensuring alignment with organizational goals and promoting a culture of leadership excellence
• Develop and implement strategies for talent acquisition and management, succession planning, and leadership development to build a pipeline of future leaders
• Drive team performance by setting clear goals, providing ongoing feedback, and facilitating professional growth opportunities
• Establish, manage, and be accountable for the annual Accounting & Reporting budget, ensuring effective allocation of resources and alignment with organizational strategic objectives

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA preferred
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant public accounting experience and leadership roles
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and external reporting requirements
• Deep expertise in Sarbanes-Oxley, COSO framework, and internal control design and execution
• Proven ability to build, scale, and standardize accounting processes in a global environment
• Ability to lead through change, including systems and process transformation
• Strong executive presence and decision-making in ambiguity
• Proven ability to build, develop, and lead high-performing teams
• Experience interacting with Audit Committee or Board-level stakeholders
• Accelerators Public Accounting experience
• Advanced degree (MBA or Master’s) preferred
• Experience in mid-sized or growing manufacturing environments
• Experience in public company environments and SOX compliance
• Experience driving finance or accounting transformation initiatives
• ERP system experience (e.g., SAP, Oracle, or similar)

Qualifications

• Legal authorization to work in the United States
• Not eligible for immigration sponsorship now or in the future (e.g., H-1B, TN, F-1 OPT)

Benefits

• Athletic club membership
• 401(k) retirement savings plan
• Flexible spending account
• Healthcare coverage
• Life insurance
• Stock purchase plan
• Tuition reimbursement
• Volunteer time off
• Wellness programs
• Work-life balance programs

Pay

$160,200.00 - $280,400.00

Schedule

Nightly Shift