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We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a manufacturing-focused finance team in the Agawam, Massachusetts area. This role will help translate financial and operational data into meaningful insight, support accurate month-end reporting, and strengthen cost and inventory controls across the business. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting knowledge, sound analytical judgment, and the ability to work closely with operations and leadership on performance-driven decisions.
Job Responsibility
Produce recurring financial and operational reporting that helps leaders track performance and make informed business decisions
Contribute to the monthly close cycle by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, supporting accruals, reviewing variances, and assembling financial results
Evaluate manufacturing cost performance across materials, labor, overhead, freight, scrap, rework, yield, productivity, and absorption to identify trends and exceptions
Assist in maintaining standard costs, completing cost roll-ups, updating item-level costing data, and supporting broader cost structure reviews under the Controller’s guidance
Oversee inventory-related analysis by reviewing balances, count activity, valuation changes, reserve needs, and exposure tied to excess or aging stock
Work with operations and supply chain teams to improve inventory accuracy, reinforce internal controls, and investigate the drivers behind discrepancies
Develop profitability and margin reporting across customers, products, channels, and business segments to support pricing and product mix decisions
Support planning activities by compiling budget inputs, analyzing historical results, building schedules, and preparing forecast models
Provide audit support by gathering documentation, validating account detail, assisting with inventory testing, and responding to internal or external requests
Complete ad hoc financial analysis, business cases, cash flow reviews, and capital spending evaluations for the Controller and local leadership team.
Requirements
Experience with month-end close activities, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and variance analysis
Strong understanding of general ledger accounting and financial reporting within a manufacturing environment
Knowledge of manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and margin analysis
Ability to support financial statement audits through accurate documentation and responsive follow-up
Proficiency in preparing financial statements, management reports, and analytical schedules
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret operational and financial data
Experience using ERP and reporting systems to extract, validate, and analyze information independently.