Assistant Controller

We are working with our client to hire an Assistant Controller / Accounting Manager - responsible for overseeing the accounting function of a mid-sized manufacturing company. This role leads the month-end close process, drives process improvements, ensures accurate financial reporting, and manages a team of accounting professionals. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting experience, proven leadership skills, and hands-on expertise with a mid-sized ERP system.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and own the full month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, and financial statement preparation in accordance with GAAP.
• Supervise and develop a team of accountants and accounting staff; provide coaching, performance feedback, and training.
• Drive continuous process improvement initiatives to streamline close processes, enhance internal controls, and increase efficiency in accounting and reporting workflows.
• Partner with operations, supply chain, and plant leadership to provide financial analysis, cost insights, and support for decision-making.
• Oversee accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general ledger activities; ensure timely and accurate processing.
• Prepare monthly financial reports, variance analyses, and management reporting packages for leadership.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure analysis.
• Maintain strong internal controls and ensure compliance with company policies and audit requirements.
• Assist with external audits and implement recommendations for control or process enhancements.
• Identify opportunities for automation and system optimization within the ERP environment.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5–8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• Proven management or supervisory experience leading an accounting team.
• Hands-on ownership of the full month-end close process, including reconciliations and financial reporting.
• Experience with a mid-sized ERP system (e.g., SyteLine/Infor CloudSuite Industrial, Epicor, NetSuite, or similar manufacturing-focused platforms).
• Strong knowledge of GAAP
• Demonstrated track record of process improvement and operational efficiency initiatives.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills; ability to partner effectively with non-finance stakeholders.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and standard accounting tools.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or progress toward CPA.
• Experience with standard costing, work-in-process (WIP) accounting, and multi-entity or multi-site reporting.
• Prior experience implementing or optimizing ERP modules related to finance, inventory, or costing.
• Experience supporting internal or external audits.
• Familiarity with lean manufacturing principles or continuous improvement methodologies.