Assistant Controller

INDIANA MILLS & MANUFACTURING INC•Westfield, IN

6d•Onsite

About The Position

We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our Corporate Finance team. This high-visibility role supports the Controller in managing the company’s financial reporting, month-end close, internal controls, treasury, and external audit processes. The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in ensuring accurate, timely, and GAAP-compliant financial statements while helping drive process improvements and strengthen accounting operations across domestic and international entities in a fast-paced manufacturing environment. This position offers the opportunity to influence key financial processes, partner with senior leadership, and help shape a high-performing accounting organization.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting
CPA certification
6+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior experience leading, mentoring, or developing staff
Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, formulas, data analysis)
Experience with consolidations and intercompany accounting
Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills, with the ability to work effectively across finance and non-finance stakeholders
Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a dynamic environment
High level of initiative, integrity, and attention to detail
Exposure to or experience working with external audit firms

Nice To Haves

Experience in a manufacturing environment
Experience with international operations and foreign currency accounting
Experience with Oracle E-Business Suite (R12)

Responsibilities

Lead and support month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate results
Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and adjustments completed by the Finance team
Ensure the integrity of the general ledger, so that all activity is accurate, complete, and compliant with U.S. GAAP and corporate policies across multiple entities
Analyze financial results and variances to support management reporting
Support and review consolidated financial statements
Own and continuously strengthen the internal control environment, ensuring timely completion of all control activities and documentation
Lead coordination of external audit requests, serving as a primary point of contact and ensuring a smooth, well-documented audit process
Maintain audit-ready documentation, including reconciliations and support schedules
Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and applicable regulatory standards
Lead process improvement initiatives that increase the efficiency and accuracy of accounting operations
Support optimization of ERP systems (e.g., Oracle R12), reporting tools, and automation initiatives
Ensure standardized accounting processes and documentation across functions
Partner with senior finance leadership on executive- and board-level financial presentations and strategic analysis
Proactively identify trends, risks, and opportunities in the financial data and communicate them clearly to leadership
Participate in cross-functional projects and ad hoc financial analysis
Serve as a trusted financial resource for cross-functional partners, helping translate accounting data into actionable business insights
Assist with cash flow reporting, balance sheet management, and working capital analysis
Support intercompany transactions and global financial coordination
Build strong relationships with plant accountants and controllers to bridge management and legal-entity financial reporting
Mentor and develop the financial accounting team, providing day-to-day guidance, coaching, and performance feedback
Set high but achievable expectations for the accounting team and lead by example
Lead training initiatives to enhance team competencies in accounting, systems, and internal controls
Foster a collaborative, accountable culture aligned with IMMI's ownership mindset