Assistant Controller

Sherpa • Charlotte, NC

34d • $140,000 • Onsite

About The Position

If you're a strategic finance leader ready to take your career to the next level - this might be the opportunity you've been looking for. Our client is a dynamic international manufacturing organization and they're looking for a Finance Director who will play a pivotal role in driving financial performance, operational efficiency, and business growth across multiple entities. As the Finance Director, you will be the financial backbone of the organization, partnering with leadership to ensure our business thrives. Your responsibilities will include:

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration (Master's preferred).
• CPA license required.
• 10+ years of accounting experience in manufacturing or a related industry, with at least 3 years in a supervisory role.
• Deep technical knowledge of GAAP and strong analytical capabilities.
• Proven ability to lead financial teams and influence executive decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Budgeting & Forecasting: Collaborate with General Managers and key staff to build, analyze, and optimize annual budgets and monthly forecasts that drive smart business decisions.
• Financial Integrity: Safeguard company assets by maintaining robust financial controls, ensuring accuracy and timeliness of all transactions across departments.
• Operational Finance Leadership: Oversee invoicing, billing, customer credits, collections, and inventory management, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in day-to-day operations.
• Reporting & Analysis: Prepare detailed monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial reports for the Parent Company (MML) and international entities, providing insights that inform leadership decisions.
• Audit & Compliance: Lead the year-end audit process with independent accounting firms and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and foreign tax requirements.
• Financial Planning & Evaluation: Develop tools and analyses to evaluate new ventures, special projects, capital expenditures, and product costing for maximum ROI.
• Process Improvement: Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes, boosting productivity and operational excellence within the department.
• Cost Accounting Oversight: Manage labor, overhead, and inventory accounting to provide accurate costing insights for the business.
• Journal Entries & Reconciliations: Prepare and review miscellaneous journal entries and account reconciliations as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Number of Employees: 251-500 employees