Assistant Controller

Alexander Chemical Corp•La Porte, IN

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and inventory management. The role focuses heavily on cost accounting, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing financial processes. It is an onsite position requiring daily attendance at the office.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
8–10 years of accounting experience in manufacturing.
Advanced Excel spreadsheet skills, including advanced formula usage.
Experience with ERP computer systems.
Strong analytical and organizational skills with close attention to detail.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with personnel at all organizational levels.
Ability to manage multiple priorities, work collaboratively, and function well in a team environment.
Strong management background.
Ability to manage confidential information.
Proficiency in computer applications, including Office 365, and operation of a 10-key calculator.
Sufficient mobility to access all areas of the plant site, including climbing and descending ladders and stairways.
Ability to legally operate a motor vehicle to visit equipment and service vendors or customer locations.
Ability to wear personal protective equipment in the plant environment.
Ability to sit for prolonged periods and work on a computer.

Nice To Haves

MBA, CMA, or CPA credential.
3–5 years of management experience.

Responsibilities

Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities, including general ledger account reconciliations, cost of goods sold breakouts, overhead allocations, and spending, sales, and margin reports.
Maintain accounting records, perform complex journal entries, and manage fixed assets using Sage.
Oversee the employee expense reporting process using Concur and the corporate credit card program.
Oversee daily, monthly, and annual inventory processes, including cycle counts, physical inventories, plant and vending inventory, and serial number controls.
Analyze manufacturing, purchasing, and production costs, and troubleshoot ERP inventory issues involving parts, formulas, production batch closing, and variances.
Maintain and enforce internal controls and financial policies, monitor sales tax compliance, and manage annual accounting and financial audits.
Oversee corporate insurance renewals, claims processing, contract filing systems, and fleet licensing and titling compliance for company transport.
Assist the Controller with budgeting, forecasting, board meeting preparations, treasury functions, and monitoring loan agreement compliance.
Partner with internal departments to provide financial and inventory updates and support special projects and process improvement initiatives.
Supervise, mentor, and support accounting, purchasing, accounts payable, or inventory personnel as assigned.
Act as the primary operational backup for the Controller and cross-train to support other finance team functions as needed.