Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

Robert Half Finance and Accounting and Kevin Sweet are proud to partner with a well-established manufacturing company that has been in business for over 40 years and is currently undergoing exciting growth. To support this expansion, the company is hiring a newly created Assistant Controller to strengthen its accounting team and play a key role in financial operations, reporting, and system transformation. The Assistant Controller will oversee day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger activities, financial reporting, cost accounting, and compliance. This role is also central to a major ERP system upgrade and will collaborate across departments to improve processes and drive financial insight. This is a career-defining opportunity for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, evolving environment and wants to make a significant impact.

Key Responsibilities :

• Lead daily accounting functions : journal entries (including payroll-related), reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis
• Manage timely and accurate month-end and year-end close processes
• Oversee accounts payable and receivable processes
• Prepare and review financial statements, budget variance reports, and cash flow statements
• Oversee cost accounting for manufacturing and supply chain processes
• Monitor raw material costing, BOM validations, freight / logistics costs, and inventory analysis
• Collaborate with operations to analyze trends, identify variances, and improve efficiency
• Support the development of decision-support tools for cross-functional teams
• Ensure compliance with internal policies, GAAP, and tax regulations
• Support audit processes and proactively improve internal controls

Why This Opportunity Stands Out :

Requirements :

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