Assistant Controller

About the role

As our Assistant Controller, you'll play a key role in understanding what drives manufacturing performance—from inventory accuracy and standard costing to margin analysis and financial reporting. You'll work closely with both finance and operations leaders to ensure our business has the information needed to make smart decisions.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close activities
• Oversee inventory accounting, valuation, and reconciliations
• Analyze manufacturing variances including labor, material, overhead, and PPV
• Auxiliary with annual audits, inventory observations, and audit support schedules
• Review balance sheet reconciliations and financial reporting accuracy
• Sustain standard costing processes, cost roll-ups, BOM validation, and inventory controls
• Partner with plant leadership to improve operational and financial processes
• Maintain strong internal controls and compliance with GAAP

Requirements

• CPA required
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• 5+ years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and standard costing
• Experience with ERP systems and advanced Excel skills
• Ability to analyze complex financial data and communicate insights to business leaders

What Prototek Offers

• Health, dental, vision, life and short-term disability insurance
• Company paid life and long-term disability insurance
• 9 paid Holidays annually
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• 401(k) match: 100% of 3% and 50% for 4% and 5%
• Education reimbursement program
• Career advancement opportunities
• Flexible Schedule
• Competitive pay scale
• Paid time off (PTO) starting at 80 hours with annual increase for each year of service

WORK AUTHORIZATION WORDING
Must meet ITAR U.S. Person requirements – Prototek maintains International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) compliant operations in United States based facilities. This position is subject to ITAR which requires U.S. Person status. ITAR defines U.S. Person as U.S. Citizens, lawful permanent residents, or foreign nationals granted refugee or asylee status.