Assistant Controller

Base pay range

$90,000.00/yr - $/yr

Our Client is a global manufacturer and supplier of scaffolding, shoring, and formwork systems, serving direct customers and distributors worldwide. With one of the most comprehensive inventories in the industry and over two decades of operational excellence, Our Client is recognized for unmatched manufacturing capabilities, rigorous quality standards, and first‑class customer service.

The Assistant Controller plays a critical role within Our Client’s Accounting and Finance team, supporting accurate financial reporting, compliance, and operational excellence. This position requires strong full‑cycle accounting knowledge, a continuous improvement mindset, and the ability to lead and develop accounting staff while meeting internal deadlines.

• Lead and manage the month‑end close process
• Prepare standard, recurring, and complex journal entries including accruals, prepaids, and intercompany transactions
• Prepare and perform preliminary reviews of balance sheet reconciliations
• Track close progress and elevate delays as needed
• Ensure journal entries are properly supported and audit‑ready
• Identify internal control gaps and elevate findings to the Controller
• Prepare quarterly external reports to support VAT accuracy
• Oversee daily accounting operations including Accounts Payable, Accounts Receivable, Inventory, Fixed Assets, and Cash posting
• Perform accounting operational duties when required under extraordinary circumstances
• Collaborate with the Controller on process improvements and implementation of changes
• Ensure correct and consistent general ledger coding and sufficient posting descriptions
• Provide guidance, support, and professional development to accounting staff
• Monitor bank balances to ensure sufficient fund availability
• Review and resolve ACH and check positive pay exceptions
• Support audits and field examinations by providing journal entry populations, schedules, reconciliations, roll forwards, and explanations
• Ensure audit selections are fully supported and reviewer comments are addressed
• Perform monthly petty cash and change fund audits and report findings as needed

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance
• Three or more years of supervisory and or management experience preferred
• Required experience with Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central
• Inventory accounting experience preferred
• Positive and professional demeanor
• Strong problem‑solving ability and attention to detail
• Professional maturity when interacting with colleagues, customers, vendors, and third‑party professionals
• Independently motivated with the ability to manage responsibilities with minimal supervision

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Accounting/Auditing

Manufacturing