Assistant Controller

Location: Northborough, MA, USA

Application deadline: October 31, 2026

About the Role

The Assistant Controller manages and maintains the cost accounting system, incorporating understanding of manufacturing operations, and provides accounting and analyst services for Trelleborg Medical Solutions Northborough. This role prepares and reports financial information, assists with Accounts Payable, ensures compliance with financial reporting policies and internal controls, and analyzes trends to suggest improvements.

Responsibilities

• Reviews and posts daily manufacturing accounting entries.
• Analyzes accounting documents for accuracy and completeness.
• Uses automated systems to input data, reconcile accounts (including bank accounts), and respond to inquiries.
• Performs closing activities, ensuring compliance with Trelleborg financial reporting policies, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end BPC reporting.
• Supports payroll and reconciles all payroll-related accounts; assists in reviewing payroll computations.
• Provides technical assistance to Accounts Payable, including vendor/customer relations.
• Manages fixed asset reporting, including IFRS leases.
• Reviews cost and variance trends, researches significant variations, and recommends appropriate responses.
• Prepares daily operating performance analysis, including inventory movements, sales, and cost of goods sold, to identify issues promptly.
• Reviews new Bills of Materials (BOMs) and Routers submitted for cost freeze for accuracy.
• Performs monthly inventory valuation and reconciliation of cost ledgers.
• Evaluates and approves cost review requests, including operating impact analysis.
• Processes CAPEX requests, tracks spending, and capitalizes assets as required.
• Performs data analysis using ODBC reporting tools and data management tasks in JDE (Z-files, mass uploads).
• Prepares and files tax forms as necessary.
• Prepares and monitors operating forecasts based on budgets; reviews significant variations and analyzes operating impact.
• Establishes labor and overhead rates in line with operating budgets.
• Performs annual cost roll and inventory revaluation; collaborates with purchasing and operations management to enhance cost component accuracy.
• Assists other employees with information and/or analysis when requested.
• Demonstrates understanding, support, and consistent application of the company’s Vision, Mission, and Core Values.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5+ years of experience supporting a manufacturing business.
• Intermediate proficiency with Microsoft Office.

Preferred Qualifications

• 4+ years of cost accounting experience.
• 4+ years of experience using ERP systems.
• CPA certification.
• Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office, particularly Excel.

Skills

• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Clear communication skills for conveying and receiving ideas, information, and direction.
• Commitment to meeting goals and deadlines with high-quality, error-free work.
• Desire to foster teamwork, address conflict, and delight customers and coworkers.
• Dedication to continuous company-wide improvement.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP systems.
• Ability to maintain professional and respectful relationships in a leadership capacity.
• Strong problem-solving skills and ability to overcome obstacles.
• Comprehensive knowledge of GAAP.
• Understanding of General Ledger, Manufacturing Accounting, Inventory Control, and Accounts Payable.

Physical Requirements

• Regularly required to sit, walk, and stand.
• Frequently uses hands to finger, handle, or operate standard office equipment.
• Must be able to reach with hands and arms and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Ability to talk and hear, both in person and by telephone.

Pay

Salary range: $98,000 to $122,900 per year.