Assistant Controller (Up To 65/hr)

Aston Carter•Minneapolis, MN

2d•$50 - $65•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller supports the finance function in a manufacturing environment by managing full-cycle month-end close activities, preparing accurate financial reports, and partnering with site and divisional leaders to improve operations and profitability. The role focuses on operational accounting, budgeting, forecasting, cost and inventory analysis, and audit support. It provides financial insights to help leadership understand performance and make informed decisions. This is a contract position based onsite in Minneapolis, Minnesota.

Requirements

At least 5 years of operational accounting experience at a Senior Accountant or Controller level.
At least 2 years of experience in the manufacturing industry.
Proficiency with general ledger accounting and full-cycle month-end close processes.
Strong experience with account reconciliations and financial reporting.
Hands-on experience with inventory accounting and analysis.
Knowledge of cost accounting concepts, including product costing and variance analysis.
Intermediate proficiency in daily use of Excel for financial analysis, reporting, and data management.
Ability to interpret financial results, explain variances, and communicate insights to site and divisional leaders.
Strong attention to detail, accuracy, and organizational skills in a fast-paced operational environment.

Nice To Haves

At least 1 year of cost accounting experience with responsibility for leading variance analysis reporting.
Experience creating and maintaining labor and overhead standards in a manufacturing setting.
Prior experience supporting internal and external audit processes.
Comfort working closely with operations and leadership teams to support budgeting, forecasting, and performance analysis.
Willingness to learn and take on core responsibilities typically handled by a site-level finance leader, with support and training available.

Responsibilities

Assist in preparing monthly and annual financial reports for site management and divisional leaders, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
Collaborate with site and division leaders on the monthly forecast and provide financial insights for planning and decision-making.
Complete full-cycle month-end close activities and reporting, including journal entries, accruals, and account analysis.
Prepare and track departmental budgets for revenue, margins, capital expenditures, and headcount, and monitor performance against targets.
Monitor and analyze revenues, margins, product costing, scrap, variances, and other expenses; explain financial results and identify opportunities to improve profitability.
Create annual labor and overhead standards to support accurate costing and financial planning.
Perform inventory analysis, including monitoring inventory reserves and ensuring appropriate valuation.
Complete month-end reconciliations and corporate-required financial reports in accordance with company policies and procedures.
Support internal and external auditors by preparing schedules, responding to inquiries, and ensuring documentation is complete and accurate.
Maintain accurate financial records and support operational decision-making using general ledger, reconciliation, inventory, and cost accounting skills.