Assistant Controller

Position Summary

The Assistant Controller will play a pivotal leadership role in the U.S. finance organization. This position is responsible for overseeing the General Ledger (GL), month-end close, and financial reporting processes. The Assistant Controller will lead and mentor a team of accounting professionals and ensure timely, accurate financial results that support operational decision-making and compliance with corporate policies and accounting standards.

This role will work closely with the Global Controller and partner finance teams (including SOX/Controls and FP&A) to ensure alignment and effectiveness across financial operations.

• Lead, develop, and mentor three direct reports (Accounting Managers).
• Oversee a combined team of six (each manager supervising two staff accountants).
• Foster a high-performance, collaborative, and growth-oriented team culture.
• Manage the GL and month-end close process for the U.S. business subsidiary.
• Ensure timely, accurate preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
• Coordinate reconciliations, journal entries, and close checklists.
• Partner with global and local stakeholders to analyze results and explain variances.

• Drive standardization and continuous improvement of accounting processes and procedures.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies.
• Collaborate with the SOX/Controls team to support controls testing and remediation as required (team separate from this role).

• Work closely with the FP&A team (separate function) to support forecasting, budgeting, and operational analysis.
• Support audits (external and internal) as needed.

• Lead or support accounting and finance initiatives, including system enhancements, process automation, and special financial analyses.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; CPA preferred.

• Minimum 8–10+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior leadership experience managing teams (ideally 8+ professionals total).
• Solid understanding of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements.
• An active CPA is preferred.
• Experience with manufacturing companies is required.
• Strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated ability to manage complex financial processes and deadlines.
• High degree of accuracy, analytical thinking, and attention to detail.
• Proficiency with ERP systems and financial reporting tools.