Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Multi-Entity Manufacturing Organization

Department:
Finance & Accounting |

Reports To:

Corporate Controller

FLSA Status:
Exempt | Full-Time

The Assistant Controller is a key member of the corporate finance and accounting team responsible for supporting accounting operations, financial reporting, manufacturing accounting, and process standardization across a complex multi-entity organization. This role requires strong technical accounting knowledge combined with hands‑on operational experience within a manufacturing environment, including machine shop and assembly operations.

The ideal candidate will possess deep expertise in manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, intercompany accounting, and financial reporting within a multi‑entity structure. This individual will work cross‑functionally with operations, supply chain, warehouse, engineering, and leadership teams to improve financial visibility, strengthen controls, and support organizational growth.

This role is highly collaborative and hands‑on and will play a critical role in supporting accounting process improvements, ERP optimization, acquisitions and integrations, and scalable financial infrastructure across the organization.

• Assist in preparing consolidated financial statements across all operating entities and legal structures.
• Maintain the integrity of intercompany transactions, eliminations, and reconciliations between entities.
• Ensure consistent application of accounting policies, procedures, and chart of accounts across all companies.
• Support month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close processes for each entity on a timely basis.
• Coordinate with entity‑level accounting staff to resolve discrepancies and ensure accurate reporting.

• Oversee cost accounting functions across machine shop, assembly, and other manufacturing operations.
• Manage and reconcile inventory accounts for raw materials, purchased components, WIP, and finished goods.
• Support standard cost development, variance analysis (material, labor, overhead), and periodic cost updates.
• Partner with operations and warehouse teams to ensure accurate cycle counts, physical inventories, and reconciliations.
• Monitor and analyze inventory valuation, reserve requirements, obsolescence, and shrinkage.
• Ensure proper accounting for manufacturing overhead allocation, labor absorption, and burden rates.

• Prepare and review monthly financial packages including P&L, balance sheet, and cash flow statements.
• Develop and maintain financial dashboards and reporting tools for management and entity‑level review.
• Analyze trends, variances, and KPIs; present findings and recommendations to the Controller and leadership team.
• Assist with budget preparation, forecasting, and multi‑year financial planning.

• Maintain and strengthen internal controls across all entities to safeguard assets and ensure data integrity.
• Assist with external audits, tax preparation support, and regulatory filings; serve as a primary liaison for auditors.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, applicable tax regulations, and company policies across all business units.
• Document and update accounting policies, procedures, and process narratives as needed.

• Leverage ERP systems (e.g., SAP, Microsoft Dynamics, Epicor, or similar) to drive efficiency and accuracy.
• Identify and implement process improvements across accounting workflows, close processes, and reporting.
• Support ERP and system integrations or upgrades as they relate to accounting and inventory modules.

• Assist in leading and coordinating close activities across multiple entities and accounting teams.
• Provide guidance, training, and review support to accounting staff as needed.
• Build strong partnerships with operations, supply chain, engineering, purchasing, and warehouse leadership teams.
• Help establish accountability, consistency, and process discipline across the accounting organization.
• Contribute to a culture of continuous improvement,…