Assistant Controller

About the role

The Assistant Controller oversees all financial and administrative operations, drives cost accounting initiatives, and supports HR processes. Works with executives and directors to enhance Company’s overall financial performance and business opportunities. Reports to the Director of Finance.

Responsibilities

• Support all accounting operations, financial reporting, and compliance with U.S. GAAP
• Monthly cashflow management and banking transaction reconciliation
• Lead cost accounting, including analysis of materials, labor, overhead, and production variance
• Manage freight costs, including reconciliation, reporting, and analysis
• Evaluate overhead expenses and produce variance reports to identify discrepancies
• Conduct monthly gross margin analyses and prepare associated reports
• Execute monthly closing activities, including journal entries, variance analyses, project cost revenue accounting (POC), and inventory reporting
• Assist in establishing cost standards for new products and processes, driving innovation and efficiency
• Direct budgeting, forecasting, and support strategic business planning to achieve division level Revenue, EBITDA, and margin targets
• Optimize and implement ERP/HRIS system processes
• Collaborate with operations leadership to evaluate pricing, quoting, and profitability
• Foster a positive team culture, continuous improvement, and cross-department communication

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
• Preferred: Master’s Degree in Finance, Accounting, Business or related field
• Preferred: DCAA government Cost Accounting Standards (CAS)
• EPICOR and/or extensive ERP/MRP knowledge and process control
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with a focus on manufacturing
• Advanced knowledge of U.S. GAAP, cost accounting principles, and internal control systems
• Strong analytical skills and expertise in advanced Excel functions
• Excellent leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Experience in process improvement and cross-department collaboration within manufacturing environments
• Demonstrated ability to communicate with multiple stakeholders and increase shareholder value in a fast paced environment

Qualifications

• Must be a U.S. Person

Skills

• U.S. GAAP
• Cost accounting principles
• Internal control systems
• Advanced Excel functions
• Leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills
• Process improvement
• ERP/HRIS system processes
• Strategic business planning

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• Company Paid Life Insurance
• 401(k) Retirement Savings Plan
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Paid Holidays
• Tuition Reimbursement

Pay

Compensation is commensurate with experience.

Schedule

Full-time