Assistant Controller

Description

Assistant Controller

Hybrid | Confidential Search

Robert Half is conducting a confidential search for an experienced Assistant Controller on behalf of a well-established organization. This is a highly visible role for a hands-on accounting leader with deep expertise in general ledger management, month-end close, financial statement preparation, cost accounting, inventory accounting oversight, and accounting process improvement. The ideal candidate will come from a privately held or private equity-owned manufacturing or distribution company with $150 - 900mm in revenue and bring a strong mix of technical accounting knowledge, operational accounting experience, and a continuous improvement mindset.

This individual will play an important role in helping the accounting function scale, improve reporting accuracy, and enhance efficiency through better processes and automation.

Key Responsibilities

+ Lead and support the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close process to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

+ Oversee general ledger activity, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and maintenance of accounting records.

+ Prepare and review monthly financial statements and related supporting schedules.

+ Provide oversight of cost accounting and inventory accounting processes, including inventory reconciliations, valuation, reserves, and reporting support.

+ Identify and drive process improvement initiatives across the accounting function to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and reduce manual work.

+ Partner with leadership to help evaluate and implement automation opportunities within close, reporting, reconciliations, and other core accounting workflows.

+ Assist in developing and refining accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support a growing organization.

+ Collaborate cross-functionally with operations and finance leadership to improve financial visibility and support business decision-making.

+ Support external audits, tax requests, and ad hoc analyses as needed.

Requirements

Qualifications

+ CPA and Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field are required

+ Progressive accounting experience with recent experience in an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Manager, or similar role. .

+ Must come from a privately held or private equity-backed manufacturing or distribution company.

+ Strong background in general ledger accounting, month-end close, and financial statement preparation.

+ Exposure to cost accounting and inventory accounting in a product-based environment is required

+ Demonstrated success leading or supporting process improvement, systems enhancements, and/or accounting automation initiatives.

+ Strong ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills preferred.

+ Ability to work both strategically and hands-on in a fast-paced environment.

Why This Opportunity

+ High-visibility role with broad exposure across financial and operational accounting.

+ Opportunity to make a measurable impact by improving processes and helping modernize the accounting function.

+ Hybrid work arrangement with a stable and growing organization.

If you are interested in this confidential opportunity, please apply. If you are already working with a recruiter from Robert Half, please contact them directly regarding job number  presented by Ameri Ramirez to expedite your candidacy for this role.

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