Assistant Controller

Junior Assistant Controller

Our client, awell-established, growth-oriented manufacturing organization is seeking a Junior Assistant Controller to support site-level financial operations and partner closely with local leadership. This position plays a key role in strengthening financial processes, enhancing internal controls, and supporting cost management initiatives within a regulated environment.

The ideal candidate is a proactive, detail-oriented accounting professional who thrives in a hands‑on role and is eager to grow within a complex operational business.

• Oversee the organization and maintenance of the general ledger, journals, and subsidiary ledgers to ensure accurate financial records and compliance with internal control standards.
• Partner with site finance leadership on monthly reporting, cost control activities, asset safeguarding, and month‑end close processes, ensuring all reporting timelines are met.
• Prepare and monitor monthly controllable expense analyses to support cost reduction and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Coordinate monthly balance sheet account reconciliations and follow up on variances as needed.
• Support annual physical inventory counts and ongoing cycle count activities.
• Maintain accounting and reporting for fixed assets, including property, plant, equipment, and tooling.
• Assist with internal, external, and corporate‑level audits related to internal controls and financial compliance.
• Support processing and accounting for scrap, intercompany activity, and related transactions.
• Coordinate with a centralized/shared services team to support accounts payable review and disbursement activities.
• Help maintain and monitor standard and actual costing systems.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives focused on strengthening financial controls, improving production efficiencies, and reducing operational costs.
• Promote financial literacy across the business to support data‑driven decision making.
• Perform additional duties as assigned in support of site and finance objectives.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3–5 years of progressive experience in accounting and/or audit roles.
• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and experience in a SOX‑regulated environment.
• High level of integrity with a disciplined approach to internal controls and compliance.
• Strong analytical skills with exceptional attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced, deadline‑driven environment.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work collaboratively across functions.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).