Assistant Controller

About IMMI

Founded in 1961, IMMI is a global leader in safety systems, serving more than eleven markets across numerous countries. Headquartered in Westfield, Indiana, IMMI is proud to be an employee-owned (ESOP) company where team members are empowered to think like owners, contribute meaningfully, and help shape the company’s long-term success.

Position Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our Corporate Finance team. This high-visibility role supports the Controller in managing the company’s financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, treasury, and external audit processes. The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements while helping drive process improvements and strengthen accounting operations across domestic and international entities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to influence key financial processes, partner with senior leadership, and help shape a high-performing accounting organization.

Team Leadership & Development

• Mentor and develop the financial accounting team, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
• Set high but achievable expectations for the accounting team and lead by example
• Lead training initiatives to enhance team competencies in accounting, systems, and internal controls
• Foster a collaborative, accountable culture aligned with IMMI's ownership mindset

Financial Accounting & Close

• Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and adjustments completed by the Finance team
• Ensure the integrity of the general ledger, so that all activity is accurate, complete, and compliant with U.S. GAAP and corporate policies across multiple entities
• Analyze financial results and variances to support management reporting
• Support and review consolidated financial statements

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Own and continuously strengthen the internal control environment, ensuring timely completion of all control activities and documentation
• Lead coordination of external audit requests, serving as a primary point of contact and ensuring a smooth, well-documented audit process
• Maintain audit-ready documentation, including reconciliations and support schedules
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and applicable regulatory standards

Process Improvement & Systems

• Lead process improvement initiatives that increase the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations
• Support optimization of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle R12), reporting tools, and automation initiatives
• Ensure standardized accounting processes and documentation across functions

Cross-Functional & Treasury

• Partner with senior finance leadership on executive- and board-level financial presentations and strategic analysis
• Proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the financial data and communicate them clearly to leadership
• Participate in cross-functional projects and ad hoc financial analysis
• Help translate accounting data into actionable business insights
• Aid in cash flow reporting, balance sheet management, and working capital analysis
• Serve as a trusted financial resource for cross-functional partners
• Assist with intercompany transactions and global financial coordination
• Build strong relationships with plant accountants and controllers to bridge management and legal-entity financial reporting

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• CPA certification
• 6+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or developing staff
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
• Experience with consolidations and intercompany accounting
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across finance and non-finance stakeholders
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
• High level of initiative, integrity, and attention to detail
• Exposure to or experience working with external audit firms