Assistant Controller

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, collaboration, and operational excellence.

• Timely and accurate completion of monthly and year-end close processes
• Accurate inventory valuation and reconciliation processes
• Reduction in unreconciled balance sheet items and aging reconciling items
• Timely and accurate intercompany reconciliations and eliminations
• Successful external audit support with minimal audit adjustments
• Improved consistency and standardization across entity accounting processes
• Increased efficiency in close timelines and financial reporting
• Improved inventory accuracy, operational reporting, and manufacturing visibility
• Strong collaboration and partnership with operational teams

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum 5–7 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment.
• Demonstrated experience working…