We are seeking an experienced and results-driven Assistant Controller to join our team. This role is ideal for a proactive finance professional who thrives in a fast-paced production environment and is passionate about driving process improvements, enhancing financial visibility, and partnering closely with plant leadership.
Core Technical Skills
• Cost Accounting: A deep understanding of cost behavior, including raw materials,
direct labor, and overhead allocation.
• Inventory Management: Experience in tracking, valuing, and auditing raw
materials, work-in-progress (WIP), and finished goods.
• ERP Systems: Proficiency in manufacturing software for managing supply chain
and production data.
o Previous experience in iSeries, Syteline, PeopleSoft or AS400 nice but not
required if previous experience in multiple ERP systems.
• Variance Analysis: Analyzing differences between planned costs and actual costs
to identify inefficiencies.
o Previous experience working in multiple cost environments (standard and
actual) preferred but not required.
o Previous experience working with LIFO, FIFO and specific costing and lot
tracking preferred but not required.
• Financial Reporting & Compliance: Knowledge of GAAP, month-end closing, and
industry-specific regulations.
• Software: Strong Excel skills with prior experience in Pivot Tables and Queries.
Prior experience with PowerBi preferred.
• Physical Inventory: Prior experience performing physical inventory
• Audit: Prior experience assisting with annual audits
Operational and Analytical Skills
• Production Process Knowledge: Understanding the operational side of the
business to connect financial data with production efficiency.
• Profitability Analysis: Evaluating product-line profitability to support strategic
decision-making.
• Budgeting and Forecasting: Developing accurate financial forecasts for
production, capital expenditures, and operational needs.
• Attention to Detail: High level of accuracy in tracking complex inventory and
financial records.
• Organization & Time Management: Handling multiple projects and meeting
deadlines.
Soft Skills
• Communication: Ability to explain financial data to non-finance stakeholders,
ranging from plant floor staff to executives.
• Problem-Solving: Using data to drive cost reduction and process improvements.
• Relationship Management: Building credibility across various departments.
Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Certified Management Accountant (CMA) or Certified Public Accountant
(CPA) preferred but experience may be substituted
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in manufacturing or industrial environments
* Big 4 Accounting Strongly Preferred*