Assistant Controller; Manufacturing-Multi-Entity

Position: Assistant Controller (Manufacturing-Multi-Entity)
Position: Assistant Controller Reports to: Controller Company: Bundy Baking Solutions Location
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On-site - 417

E. Water St., Urbana, OH Position Summary: The Assistant Controller is responsible for assisting in the oversight of all accounting operations across multiple manufacturing entities, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, strong internal controls, and compliance with GAAP. This role is part of a team responsible for accounts payable, accounts receivable, treasury, cost accounting, and general ledger activities. In a multi-plant, multi-entity manufacturing environment, the Assistant Controller plays a critical role in inventory accounting, standard costing, and operational finance support.

This position partners closely with the Controller and plant operations to analyze costs, improve profitability, and drive process efficiencies. Strong leadership, advanced Excel skills, and experience with ERP systems is required. Confidentiality and sound judgment are essential.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities: Leadership & Team Management

• Assist in the development of accounting staff across multiple entities or locations
• Lead by example
• Establish performance expectations
• Promote a culture of accountability, continuous improvement, and cross-functional collaboration

Accounting Operations

• Assist in the oversight of accounts payable, accounts receivable, and cash application processes across multiple companies
• Review and approve transaction coding to ensure proper general ledger classification by entity and division
• Manage intercompany transactions, reconciliations, and eliminations
• Assist in the oversight of customer billing, vendor payments, and deposit activities across business units
• Approve check runs and ACH transactions

Manufacturing & Cost Accounting

• Assist in the oversight of inventory accounting, including raw materials, work-in-process (WIP), and finished goods
• Assist with managing and reviewing standard costing, cost roll-ups, and bill of materials (BOM) accuracy
• Analyze manufacturing variances (labor, material, overhead) and partner with plant leadership to address issues
• Monitor inventory accuracy, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
• Support production reporting, margin analysis, and cost control initiatives

Financial Close & Reporting

• Assist in month-end and year-end close processes for multiple entities
• Review and/or prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
• Ensure timely and accurate reporting of financial results
• Prepare and analyze financial reports, including cash flows, variance analysis and key performance indicators (KPIs)

Compliance, Controls & Audits

• Establish and enforce internal controls to safeguard company assets
• Ensure compliance with GAAP and company policies across all entities
• Maintain documentation of accounting processes and procedures

Process Improvement & Cross-Functional Support

• Partner with operations, supply chain, and plant managers to improve financial performance
• Identify and implement process improvements and system enhancements (ERP optimization)
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning initiatives
• Streamline workflows across entities to improve efficiency and scalability

Confidentiality

• Protect the organization by maintaining strict confidentiality of financial, operational, and personnel information

Knowledge and Ability:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required (CPA or CMA preferred)
• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and multi-entity accounting structures
• Experience with cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory accounting
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., SAP, or similar)
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, lookups, data analysis)
• Experience managing intercompany transactions and consolidations
• Strong leadership and team development skills
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• High attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills in a fast-paced, multi-plant environment
• Effective communication skills with the ability to collaborate across plants and corporate teams
• Ability to work independently as well as with a team to meet critical deadlines
• Demonstrated ability to drive process improvements and operational efficiencies
• Strong business acumen with the ability to translate financial data into actionable insights

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