Assistant Controller

Description

We are looking for an Assistant Controller to help lead our client's accounting operations at their manufacturing facility in Fort Worth, Texas. This role is ideal for a finance specialist with strong technical accounting expertise, sound leadership skills, and experience supporting a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The successful candidate will guide close activities, strengthen reporting accuracy, and provide financial insight that supports operational and organizational growth.

Responsibilities:

- Direct daily accounting activities and provide leadership to the local accounting team, including coaching, performance support, and development of effective working practices.

- Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles to deliver complete, timely, and accurate financial results for the Texas operation.

- Review financial statements, account reconciliations, and analytical reporting to ensure integrity across the general ledger and related supporting schedules.

- Maintain compliance with applicable accounting guidance and reporting standards, including revenue recognition and lease accounting requirements.

- Establish, monitor, and improve internal control procedures to protect assets and promote reliable financial processes.

- Work closely with operations, supply chain, and production leaders to connect financial reporting with plant performance and business objectives.

- Support audit readiness by organizing documentation, responding to external audit requests, and coordinating year-end financial review activities.

- Contribute to process improvement efforts, standard operating procedure development, risk reduction initiatives, and finance system enhancement projects.

Requirements - Bachelor's degree in Accounting required; CPA designation preferred.

- At least 7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, including substantial experience within a manufacturing environment.

- Minimum of 3 years of leadership experience overseeing accounting staff or core finance functions.

- Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger management, financial reporting, and audit support.

- Demonstrated understanding of manufacturing accounting concepts such as cost accounting and inventory controls.

- Experience working with ERP platforms such as SAP, Oracle, Net Suite, or similar systems; implementation exposure is an advantage.

- Advanced Excel skills with the ability to perform financial analysis and build practical models.

- Excellent communication, organization, and problem-solving skills, with a high level of accuracy, integrity, and sound judgment.

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