Assistant Controller

About the role

The Accounting Manager / Assistant Controller is a key member of the Finance team and is responsible for supporting the financial management and operational performance of the organization. This position provides leadership in financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial analysis while partnering closely with operations and other functional areas to support business objectives.

Major Duties/Responsibilities

• Lead and support the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process to ensure timely and accurate financial results.
• Prepare and analyze financial statements, supporting schedules, and management reporting packages.
• Prepare and present monthly variance analysis, including actual vs. budget explanations for management review.
• Ensure compliance with US GAAP and company accounting policies in financial reporting activities.
• Lead coordination of external financial statement audits and serve as the primary contact for J-SOX audits, ensuring timely completion of audit requests and compliance requirements.
• Analyze financial and operational results and provide meaningful insights and recommendations to management.
• Support the annual budgeting process and periodic reforecasting activities.
• Carefully coordinate monthly forecast updates including material margin analysis, labor updates and departmental expense changes.
• Partner with cross-functional teams and NSNA FP&A to ensure consistency in financial assumptions and reporting.
• Oversee standard cost development and maintenance for manufacturing operations.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and identify root causes in partnership with Operations.
• Oversee inventory valuation accuracy, including review of WIP, finished goods, and reserve calculations.
• Partner with Operations, Purchasing, and Engineering to improve cost visibility and financial understanding of manufacturing performance.
• Provide day-to-day supervision and oversight of accounting staff and transactional activities.
• Ensure timely completion and review of AP, product costing, and general ledger activities.
• Support development and maintenance of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Promote accuracy, consistency, and accountability within accounting processes.
• Utilize ERP and financial systems to support reporting, analysis, and process efficiency.
• Identify and implement opportunities to improve reporting accuracy, automation, and workflow efficiency.
• Support cross-functional projects and continuous improvement initiatives across finance and operations.
• Aid in system enhancements and reporting tool development as needed.

Education, Experience and Knowledge

• Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Related Experience: 3+ years accounting experience in a manufacturing environment preferred. 3+ years experience with financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting. Supervisory or team coordination experience preferred. Demonstrated ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams. Strong understanding of US GAAP and internal control concepts (SOX/JSOX experience a plus). Experience with ERP systems (Plex or similar manufacturing ERP preferred). Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and general Microsoft Office tools. Experience in FP&A or financial analysis strongly preferred. Exposure to international manufacturing operations (Japan/Mexico) a plus. Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills. Solid understanding of manufacturing business processes and cost structures.

Additional Information

• Work Hours: Monday-Friday, 7:30AM – 4:30PM. Off-hours as needed.
• Travel: 10% international and/or domestic. If domestic travel is necessary, valid drivers’ license is required. If international travel is necessary, valid passport is required.
• Additional Information: NA