Assistant Controller

LHH is partnering with an established manufacturing organization in Gilbert, Arizona that is looking to add an Assistant Controller to its accounting leadership team. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys being more than a reviewer. We’re looking for a hands‑on accounting leader who understands manufacturing, knows full‑cycle accounting, and is comfortable rolling up their sleeves while developing a team.

You’ll have the opportunity to make a visible impact on the accounting function by strengthening processes, building SOPs, improving controls, and coaching a developing accounting team.

• Oversee day-to-day accounting operations and help drive an accurate, timely month-end close
• Manage full-cycle accounting activities, including general ledger, AP/AR, inventory, fixed assets, payroll, and financial reporting
• Prepare and analyze monthly, quarterly, and annual financial results
• Lead, coach, and develop accounting staff while providing hands‑on training
• Partner with leadership on budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, and business decision‑making
• Strengthen internal controls, accounting procedures, and standard operating procedures
• Support annual audits, tax compliance, and regulatory reporting
• Maintain accurate fixed asset and depreciation schedules
• Identify opportunities to make accounting processes more efficient and scalable
• Work cross‑functionally with operations and other departments to improve financial visibility
• Help bring additional structure and consistency to a growing, evolving accounting environment

Must-haves:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Manufacturing accounting experience
• Prior supervisory or management experience
• Strong understanding of full‑cycle accounting and GAAP
• Experience with inventory and fixed asset accounting
• Advanced Excel skills
• Ability to operate effectively in an environment that is still building and refining processes
• A hands‑on leadership style with a genuine interest in teaching, coaching, and developing people

• CPA or Master’s degree
• Power BI or similar reporting/analytics experience
• Payroll and/or 401(k) administration exposure
• International, multi‑entity, or foreign currency exposure
• Experience improving ERP‑driven accounting processes

This isn't a role where you'll be limited to one narrow piece of accounting. You'll have exposure across the organization and the ability to put your stamp on the accounting function.

• Approximately 3 weeks of paid time off
• Career growth and advancement potential
• Broad exposure across accounting, finance, and operations
• An opportunity to build processes instead of simply inheriting them
• A leadership team that values a hands‑on, collaborative accounting partner
• The ability to see the tangible impact of your work

If you're a manufacturing accounting professional who likes the combination of technical accounting, leadership, process improvement, and getting into the details, this could be an excellent next step.