Assistant Controller

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Acumed LLC is part of the global industrial organization Marmon Holdings, backed by Berkshire Hathaway. As a key accounting and financial reporting authority, the Assistant Controller will work closely with the Controller to ensure accurate, timely, and complete financial reporting for Acumed and its subsidiaries. The role directs the development and enforcement of accounting principles, policies, procedures, and internal controls, manages accounting and reporting activities, and leads and mentors an effective Accounting Team.

Oversee the organization’s accounting principles, practices, policies, procedures, and internal controls, direct accounting and related reporting, and manage and mentor the Accounting Team.

• Direct an effective and efficient operational and general ledger month‑end close process, and preparation of accurate monthly/quarterly/annual consolidated financial statements, as well as internal and Marmon reporting including analysis, commentary, and supporting documentation.
• Ensure financial results are accurately stated in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles, compliant with Marmon policies, and regulatory requirements.
• Develop and implement strong internal controls around accounting, financial, and business processes that protect Acumed’s assets and profits.
• Manage accounting processes such as closing the books, journal entries, ERP close, balance sheet reconciliations, cash flow forms and reporting within designated deadlines.
• Collaborate with shared services team to ensure payments are made in accordance with due date and policy requirements, and liabilities are properly recorded.
• Collaborate with billing and collection teams to ensure revenues are properly recorded, collections are pursued timely, and reserves for collectability are properly estimated.
• Coordinate with internal auditors for all audit requirements, including support of periodic reviews, responses to internal audit memos, and remediation of findings.
• Collaborate with cost accounting team to ensure inventory is appropriately valued and recorded.
• Coordinate with Marmon tax and external consultants for company tax return preparation and other requirements.
• Support the process of budget and forecast preparation as required.
• Maintain documentation of organizational policies and procedures, federal and state policies and directives, and current accounting standards.
• Partner with IT to facilitate efficient use of ERP system for processes. Ensure appropriate segregation of duties is maintained.
• Embrace and develop a culture of continuous process improvement, leading and contributing to projects as required.

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• Passed CPA exam.
• 10+ years of experience in a leadership role with a focus in the manufacturing industry; at least 3 years’ experience in public accounting.
• Prior leadership experience managing, mentoring, and engaging cross‑functional teams.
• Proven knowledge of accounting, reserves, cost control, internal controls, and US GAAP.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting for manufactured products.
• Experience supervising or managing transactional accounting teams (billing, collection, payments, payroll) preferred.
• Effective communication skills that adapt to the audience.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, problem solve, and proactively plan.
• Ability to research and analyze financial data to resolve issues and make recommendations.
• Experienced user of SAP.
• Experience in dealing with audits including internal, external, financial internal control audits, regulatory, and sales & use tax.
• Comfortable being hands‑on while still seeing and articulating the overall objectives.
• Public company and international business experience strongly preferred.

Following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, candidates will be required to complete additional job‑related screening processes as permitted or required by applicable law.

We are an equal‑opportunity employer, and all applicants will be considered for employment without attention to their membership in any protected class. If you require a reasonable accommodation to complete your application or any part of the recruiting process, please email your request to  and include the title and location of the position for which you are applying.