Assistant Controller, Manufacturing

Sazerac Company•Jeffersontown, KY

6d•$139,000 - $209,000•Hybrid

About The Position

As the Assistant Controller, Manufacturing you will support the Manufacturing Controller in managing the accounting and financial operations of smaller to mid-tier manufacturing/operational plants. You will be responsible for timely and accurate month-end close, financial reporting, strong internal controls, regulatory compliance, reconciliations of general ledger accounts, effective financial planning to support operational excellence, and direct line personnel.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or relevant experience
Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment with a CPG firm
Manufacturing cost accounting experience
Strong technical and analytical capabilities
Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Oracle)
Advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, data modeling)
Critical thinking to analyze financial data and drive insights
Excellent communication and organizational skills
Ability to translate financial information for non-finance stakeholders
Strong planning, attention to detail, initiative, and collaboration

Nice To Haves

MBA and/or professional designation (CPA)
Experience with GAAP and financial reporting
Experience as a people leader

Responsibilities

Support year-end audits with external accounting firms
Work with assigned plant team members to create our Annual Operational Plan
Support monthly financial metrics and slides
Support Capital NPV business cases as assigned
Oversee financial and accounting close processes, ensuring data accuracy, integrity, and timeliness
Manage staff at assigned plants/operations; garner team member engagement with a drive for results mentality
Consolidate budgets (Annual Operational Plans), financial forecasts, and variance analyses for assigned manufacturing units
Support ERP implementation phasing as assigned
Manage the tactical execution of short- and long-term financial objectives
Analyze and reconcile General Ledger accounts, identify and resolve discrepancies
Generate reports as requested by the Controller or management
Recommend economic and financial objectives for assigned business units
Leverage technology to create business result driving insights, and cost reduction opportunities
Maintain and strengthen internal controls through process reviews, internal control testing, and business process analysis
Support technical accounting flows cross-functionally with Corporate Accounting/Tax as assigned
Ensure compliance with legal and accounting standards, including GAAP and corporate accounting principles