Assistant Controller

Alexander Chemical Corp•La Porte, IN

25d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the company’s accounting operations, financial reporting, budgeting, and inventory management. This role focuses heavily on cost accounting, inventory accuracy, and manufacturing financial processes.

Requirements

A bachelor’s degree in accounting is required.
8–10 years of accounting experience in manufacturing required
Excel computer spreadsheet mastery (advanced formula usage) and ERP computer systems experience is required.
Must exhibit the ability to effectively communicate with all levels of personnel in the organization and demonstrate clear written and verbal communication skills.
Proficiency in computer applications including but not limited to Office 365 applications and be proficient at the operation of a 10 key calculator.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Execute month-end, quarter-end, and year-end financial close activities, including general ledger account reconciliations, cost of goods sold (COGS) breakouts, overhead allocations, and generating spending, sales, and margin reports.
Maintain accounting records, perform complex journal entries, manage fixed assets via Sage, and oversee the employee expense reporting process (Concur) and corporate credit card program.
Oversee daily, monthly, and annual inventory processes, including cycle counts, physical inventories, plant/vending inventory, and serial number controls.
Analyze manufacturing, purchasing, and production costs, troubleshooting ERP inventory issues (parts, formulas, production batch closing, variances) to ensure accuracy and efficiency.
Maintain and enforce internal controls and financial policies, monitor sales tax compliance, and manage the annual accounting and financial audits.
Oversee corporate insurance renewals, claims processing, contract filing systems, and fleet licensing/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/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.