ASSISTANT FINANCE CONTROLLER

About the role

We're seeking a highly capable Assistant Controller with a comprehensive accounting background to join our Finance team. This is a key role for a professional who brings both technical depth and a high level of operational expertise to our accounting, financial reporting, and compliance functions. As a direct partner to the Controller, you will provide the high-level oversight necessary to manage complex financial processes and support our corporate goals.

Responsibilities

• Manage the monthly close process, including manufacturing close process and ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded.
• Prepare and/or review account reconciliations, manufacturing and supply chain variance analysis.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance, analyze variances, and support corrective action planning.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with IFRS and company accounting policies.
• Manage external audits, internal audits, and tax engagements.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards for leadership review.
• Partner with operations and supply chain to drive cost efficiency initiatives.

Cost Accounting & Inventory

• Oversee cost accounting activities, including standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Review cost estimates of new products for establishing selling prices.
• Oversee annual Cost of Sales budgets.
• Review annual standard cost roll.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances and partner with operations to explain and resolve issues.
• Identify, analyze, and explain cost of sales variances to budget analysis.
• Manage annual audit process including cost of sales, manufacturing operation and inventory audit by working directly with the auditors to answer queries and provide analysis as required in a timely manner.

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Maintain and enhance internal control framework (J-SOX).
• Document and enforce accounting policies and procedures.
• Aid in the compilation of certain information for preparation of tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance and reporting.
• Aid in implementing process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency.

Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering high performance and professional growth.
• Work cross functionally with Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain on key operational projects and cost accounting requirements.
• Lead monthly manufacturing and supply chain meetings with operations teams and leadership to support the growth of the business and share key cost findings.

Requirements

• Education: Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; Active CPA or CMA Certification is required.
• Experience: 7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a Manufacturing environment; CPG environment is highly preferred.
• Cost Accounting: Deep understanding of Standard Costing and Inventory Management.
• Accounting Standards: Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or US Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (US GAAP), internal controls, and financial reporting requirements; J-SOX or SOX experience is a plus.
• Tax Compliance & Reporting: Experience with tax compliance and financial reporting.
• Manufacturing Reporting: Hands-on knowledge of Manufacturing financial reporting and close.
• Financial Advisory Support: Prior experience providing financial support to senior leadership.
• People Management: Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• ERP System Proficiency: Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle ERP preferred).
• BPM System Proficiency: Experience working with Business Performance Management systems (IBM COGNOS TM1 preferred).
• Communication Skills: Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Technical Proficiency: Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables, v-lookups, and complex formulas).
• Business Travel: Ability and willingness to travel domestically.

Pay

The anticipated salary range for this role is between $150,000 and $165,000. The specific salary offered will depend on the candidate’s qualifications and experience for this position.