Assistant Controller, Manufacturing

Job Description/Responsibilities

• Support year-end audits with external accounting firms
• Create and support the Annual Operational Plan for assigned plants/operations
• Support monthly financial metrics and presentations
• Support Capital NPV business cases as needed
• Oversee financial and accounting close processes
• Manage staff at assigned plants/operations
• Consolidate budgets, financial forecasts, and variance analyses for assigned manufacturing units
• Support ERP implementation phasing
• Analyze and reconcile General Ledger accounts
• Generate reports as requested by the Controller or management
• Recommend economic and financial objectives for assigned business units
• Leverage technology to create business result-driving insights and cost reduction opportunities
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls through process reviews, internal control testing, and business process analysis
• Support technical accounting flows cross-functionally with Corporate Accounting/Tax

Required Qualifications/Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or relevant experience
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment with a CPG firm, and manufacturing cost accounting experience
• Strong technical and analytical capabilities, including proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Oracle), advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, data modeling), and critical thinking to analyze financial data and drive insights
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with the ability to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders while demonstrating strong planning, attention to detail, initiative, and collaboration
• Preferred MBA and/or professional designation (CPA), and experience with GAAP and financial reporting
• Experience as a people leader

Culture And Benefits

Sazerac offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes medical, dental, vision, 401K, paid time off, and more. These benefits may vary depending on location and work type.

Sazerac is committed to equality of opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, veteran status, age, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, physical or mental disability or any other legally protected status.