Assistant Controller

Sky Water is thrilled to partner with one of our longest-standing clients on an exciting Assistant Controller opportunity. This is not a traditional backfill role or one focused on maintaining the status quo. Instead, it is a newly elevated leadership position created to help transform the finance organization into a more strategic, globally integrated function. As the CFO’s right-hand accounting leader, this individual will oversee global accounting while driving enterprise-wide initiatives including an Oracle Fusion implementation, global chart of accounts standardization, shared services development, and acquisition integration.

This is a highly visible role offering direct executive exposure, broad organizational influence, and the opportunity to build capabilities that do not exist today within a growing global manufacturing organization.

• Lead global accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
• Oversee consolidated financial reporting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and accounting policies
• Ensure a strong internal control environment through SOX compliance, audit oversight, and regulatory compliance
• Provide oversight of cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing accounting consistency
• Drive enterprise accounting transformation initiatives, including ERP implementation, chart of accounts standardization, and global process improvements
• Support acquisition due diligence and lead accounting integration activities
• Standardize accounting processes and improve automation, scalability, and reporting consistency across the organization
• Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Tax, Treasury, HR, Legal, and executive leadership
• Develop and mentor a high-performing global accounting organization while driving succession planning and leadership development
• Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership by communicating complex accounting matters and supporting Board and Audit Committee reporting

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
• 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant public accounting and leadership experience
• Experience with in a public company environment, including SEC reporting and SOX compliance
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and internal controls
• Manufacturing experience with exposure to cost accounting and inventory accounting
• Proven success leading accounting or finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations and process standardization
• Experience building scalable accounting processes within a global organization
• Demonstrated ability to lead through change and influence across multiple business functions
• Strong executive presence with experience presenting to senior leadership, Audit Committees, or Boards
• Experience developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
• ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, or similar) and experience supporting acquisition integrations are highly desirable