Assistant Controller

UNARCO MATERIAL HANDLING LLC • Springfield, TN

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About The Position

We are looking for a highly motivated Assistant Controller to join our finance team at a leading steel rack manufacturing company. This role supports the Controller in overseeing financial operations, with a focus on financial reporting, cost accounting, inventory management, and process improvement within a manufacturing setting. The ideal candidate will be hands-on, detail-oriented, and capable of providing strategic insights to support production efficiency and profitability.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or CMA preferred)
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; experience in the steel or heavy industrial sector preferred
• Understanding of standard costing, inventory accounting, and variance analysis
• Proficiency with ERP systems (e.g., Infor XA, Epicor, SAP, Oracle) and advanced Excel skills
• Exposure to ASC842 Leasing
• Excellent problem-solving, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and engineering

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close process in accordance with GAAP
• Prepare internal financial reports and support external financial audits
• Analyze and reconcile balance sheet for reasonableness and ensure proper financial controls are in place to mitigate deficiencies
• Review customer contracts and determine appropriate credit terms
• Partner with operations and plant leadership at all facilities to provide financial insights on production performance and margin analysis
• Provide financial oversight to wholly owned subsidiary
• Improve financial controls and ensure compliance with company policies
• Manage capital asset tracking and depreciation schedules
• Participate in process improvements within the department

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees