Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in supporting Finance Director in managing accounting operations for two Business Units. This position focuses on inventory control, cost accounting, and audit compliance, ensuring accurate financial reporting and adherence to industry standards. The role requires strong analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively across departments.

Pay Range: $105,000.00 to $135,000.00 per year. Final compensation will be based on experience and qualifications.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

This is not intended as a comprehensive list; it is intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed, and may be required to perform additional, position-specific tasks.

• Inventory & Cost Accounting
  
  
  
  • Oversee inventory accounting processes, including valuation, reconciliation, and reporting.
  • Maintain and analyze costs, variances, and manufacturing overhead allocations.
  • Partner with operations and supply chain teams to ensure accurate inventory tracking and cost control.
  
  
  
  
• Program Finance & EAC Management
  
  
  
  • Collaborate with Program Managers to monitor program financial performance.
  • Review Estimate at Completion (EAC) reports, ensuring accuracy and alignment with program budgets.
  • Track program costs, revenue recognition, and margin analysis for long-term contracts.
  • Provide financial insights to support program decision-making and risk mitigation.
  
  
  
  
• Financial Reporting & Compliance
  
  
  
  • Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
  • Ensure compliance with internal policies, SOX requirements, and external regulations.
  • Support internal and external audits, providing documentation and resolving inquiries.
  
  
  
  
• Accounting Operations
  
  
  
  • Manage general ledger activities, including journal entries and account reconciliations.
  • Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions as needed.
  • Assist with month-end and year-end close processes.
  
  
  
  
• Budgeting & Forecasting
  
  
  
  • Contribute to annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
  • Provide cost analysis and variance reporting to support decision-making.
  
  
  
  
• Process Improvement & Systems
  
  
  
  • Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve efficiency.
  • Support ERP system enhancements and automation initiatives.
  
  
  
  
• Team Leadership

Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering a culture of accuracy and accountability.

• Strong background in inventory management, cost accounting, and audit support.
• Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution in Finance or Accounting.
• Formal training and in-depth experience in cost accounting, financial accounting, local, state, and federal tax regulations, and financial analysis & reporting.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience.

Desired Qualifications

• Manufacturing environment

• Strong analytical and evaluative skills
• Developed written and oral communication skills
• Strong interpersonal skills as this team member will interact frequently with personnel outside of accounting and finance department.
• Strong decision-making skills: incumbent needs to analyze and synthesize data, and be able to make decisions without having complete information
• Expert user of Microsoft Office products

Additional Eligibility Qualifications

The Company will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States for this opening. US Citizenship or Permanent Residence (Green Card) is required. We will not sponsor individuals for employment visas, now or in the future, for this job opening.

Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation and drug screen. Candidate must also pass a basic visual acuity exam.

This position is currently accepting applications.

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