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The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintaining robust internal controls. In a large company manufacturing environment, this position leads the month-end close process, oversees cost accounting and inventory controls, and manages a team of accounting professionals.
Job Responsibility:
Financial Reporting & Close: Lead the month-end, quarterly, and annual closing processes, preparing consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP
Manufacturing Accounting: Manage cost accounting functions, including standard cost development, variance analysis, and Bill of Materials (BOM) reconciliation
Inventory Control: Monitor inventory valuation, reconcile inventory systems to the general ledger, and oversee physical count procedures
Team Leadership: Supervise and mentor accounting staff (e.g., AP/AR specialists, senior accountants)
Internal Controls & Audit: Implement and maintain SOX-ready internal controls, and serve as a key contact for external auditors
Analysis & Treasury: Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, support treasury functions (cash forecasting), and conduct ad-hoc cost-reduction analysis
ERP Optimization: Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and ensure integrity within the ERP system (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle)
Requirements:
7–10+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3–5 years in a manufacturing environment
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA strongly preferred
Deep understanding of GAAP, inventory accounting, cost variance analysis, and advanced Excel skills
Experience with ERP systems and high proficiency in automating manual processes