Assistant Controller

Employee Type:
Exempt.

Contact information:
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Hayden Industrial, a leading manufacturer of industrial cooling systems, is seeking an Assistant Controller. This role is responsible for managing the organization’s accounting operations, financial reporting, and internal controls. This role ensures accuracy, compliance, and efficiency in financial processes while helping assist in guiding accounting team.

• Assist in preparing monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements
• Maintain and enforce internal controls to ensure compliance with regulations and company policies
• Oversee general ledger activities, including journal entries and account reconciliation
• Assist with audits (internal and external) and coordinate required documentation
• Ensure compliance with tax regulations and reporting requirements
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff
• Identify and implement process improvements for efficiency and accuracy
• Collaborate with other departments on financial matters and reporting
• Identify financial risks and implement mitigation strategies

• Bachelor’s degree in Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 7+ years of accounting experience
• Previous leadership or supervisory experience
• Strong knowledge of accounting principles (US GAAP)
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook); experience with ERP systems (e.g., Glovia) is a plus.
• Strong attention to detail and problem‑solving abilities

This position does have supervisory responsibilities.

This job primarily operates in a professional office environment. This role uses standard office equipment. When in the manufacturing facility, all employees are required to wear personal protective equipment to include hearing protection, safety glasses with side shields, and OSHA compliant safety boots/shoes.

While performing duties of this job, the person in this position might remain stationary for long periods of time while operating a computer and other office machinery. This position needs to occasionally move about inside the office to access filing cabinets and operate office machinery. The employee might occasionally lift or move objects up to 25 pounds. On occasion, the employee may be required to visit the shop that is a non-temperature-controlled environment with loud noises, dust, dirt, and metal particles that are usually associated with metal fabrication shops.

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Occasional evening and weekend work may be required as job duties demand.

No travel is required for this position.

Hayden Industrial offers a generous benefits package including comprehensive health, dental, vision, 401(k) retirement plan with company match, a generous paid time off schedule, and professional development opportunities.

Hayden Industrial is an equal employment opportunity employer. Hayden Industrial recognizes and embraces federal legislation on equal employment opportunity and is committed to providing a workplace free of discrimination. All applicants for employment and all employees will be afforded equal opportunity and treatment, regardless of age, race, religion, gender, national origin, disability status or other protected status. All employees are responsible for complying with all applicable Federal, State and Local Laws, rules and regulations regarding non-discrimination practices.