Assistant Finance Controller

We are currently seeking a highly capable Assistant Controller to join our client's Finance team, partnering directly with the Controller to oversee financial reporting, compliance, and complex corporate accounting processes.

A strong background in manufacturing accounting is essential, as this role takes the lead on month-end close, standard costing, inventory control, and financial analysis in alignment with IFRS standards. This position offers a unique opportunity to manage teams and streamline procedures across the entire finance function.

• Manage the monthly close process, including the manufacturing close process, ensuring all costs incurred are properly recorded.
• Prepare and/or review account reconciliations, manufacturing, and supply chain variance analysis.
• Monitor budget-to-actual performance, analyze variances, and support corrective action planning.
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting in compliance with IFRS and company accounting policies.
• Manage external audits, internal audits, and tax engagements.
• Support annual budgeting and periodic forecasting processes.
• Perform financial analysis to identify trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Prepare management reports and dashboards for leadership review.
• Partner with operations and supply chain to drive cost efficiency initiatives.
• Oversee cost accounting activities, including standard costing and variance analysis.
• Review cost estimates of new products for establishing selling prices.
• Oversee annual Cost of Sales budgets and review annual standard cost roll.
• Manage the annual audit process including cost of sales, manufacturing operations, and inventory audits.

• Maintain and enhance internal control frameworks (such as J-SOX).
• Document and enforce accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist with the compilation of certain information for the preparation of tax returns.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Oversee corporate tax compliance and reporting.
• Prepare the income tax provision and review returns prepared by the tax preparer.
• Review supporting tax documents prepared by the team.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of federal, state, and local income tax returns.
• Assist in implementing process improvements to strengthen controls and efficiency.

• Supervise, mentor, and develop accounting staff, fostering high performance and professional growth.
• Work cross-functionally with Manufacturing Operations and Supply Chain on key operational projects and cost accounting requirements.
• Lead monthly manufacturing and supply chain meetings with operations teams and leadership to support the growth of the business and share key cost findings.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance; an Active CPA or CMA Certification is required.
• Experience:
  
  7+ years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 2–3 years in a Manufacturing environment; a CPG environment is highly preferred.
• Cost Accounting:
  Deep understanding of Standard Costing and Inventory Management.
• Accounting Standards:
  Strong knowledge of International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) or US Generally Accepted Principles (US GAAP), internal controls, and financial reporting requirements; J-SOX or SOX experience is a plus.
• Tax Compliance & Reporting:
  Experience preparing income tax provisions and reviewing federal and state income tax returns.
• Manufacturing Reporting:
  Hands-on knowledge of Manufacturing financial reporting and close processes.
• Financial Advisory Support:
  Prior experience providing financial support to senior leadership.
• People Management:
  Experience managing and developing finance teams.
• ERP System Proficiency:
  Experience working with ERP systems (Oracle ERP preferred).
• BPM System Proficiency:
  Experience working with Business Performance Management systems (IBM COGNOS TM1 preferred).
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong written and verbal communications skills.
• Technical Proficiency:
  Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with advanced Microsoft Excel skills (Pivot tables, v-lookups, and complex formulas).
• Business Travel:
  Ability and willingness to travel domestically.