Assistant Controller

Dormakaba•Rocky Mount, NC

About The Position

Kaba Ilco is seeking a skilled Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the financial management and accounting operations of the manufacturing facility by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, accounting records, internal controls, and compliance requirements. This role oversees key accounting processes including month-end close, account reconciliations, inventory and cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting support, financial systems administration, and regulatory reporting. The Assistant Controller partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership to provide timely financial information, maintain strong internal controls, and support business performance. The position serves as a key resource for the accounting department and acts as a backup to critical accounting tasks, ensuring continuity of critical financial and operational processes.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment
Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls
Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes
Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting
Knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, product costing, and manufacturing accounting principles
Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial reporting platforms
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling
Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines
Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams
Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment

Nice To Haves

CPA, CMA, or other professional accounting certification
Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration
Experience with OneStream financial reporting and consolidation systems
Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP platforms
Previous supervisory or team leadership experience
Experience with governmental, regulatory, or statutory reporting requirements
Experience supporting internal and external audits
Knowledge of fixed asset accounting and capital project accounting
Experience with inventory controls, physical inventory processes, and cycle count programs
Experience developing cost center allocations, absorption methodologies, and profitability analysis
Background in continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, and financial systems implementations
Prior experience serving as a lead accountant, senior accountant, accounting manager, or assistant controller within a manufacturing operation

Responsibilities

Ensuring that all governmental reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner
Maintaining the accuracy of all balance sheet accounts by ensuring that account reconciliations are completed monthly/quarterly as scheduled
Assisting in AR&AP functions and acting as a backup to the Credit Supervisor
Assisting in setting up and supervision of the reporting system (i.e. receiving, shipping, finished goods inventories, labor distribution and material usage, etc.) so that an accurate profit and loss statement can be submitted for each month’s business by the established deadlines
Assisting in the monthly closing by reviewing accounting data for accuracy in order that the closing can be performed on a timely basis
Revising performance records, anticipating sales and cost to assist in developing forecasts and budgets
Ensuring proper account distribution for item expenses, inventories, fixed assets, etc.
Assisting in determining annual cost center absorption rates used to determine product cost
Assisting in the proper costing of all product sold
Assisting with year-end physical inventory to assure accurate ending inventories balance
Responsible for all OneStream activities
Managing and resolving accounting department procedures
Acting as backup to perform Industrial Controller, Cost Accounting Manager, and Payroll activities
Performing other duties and supporting special projects as assigned