Assistant Controller

Big Top Manufacturing, LLC • Perry, FL

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller will oversee daily accounting operations and support the month-end close and financial reporting process for Big Top Manufacturing. This role ensures accurate and timely financial information across the general ledger, inventory, and project accounting while helping refine policies, improve controls, and streamline processes as the company scales. The Assistant Controller partners closely with the Controller and department leaders to strengthen the connection between finance and operations. This position reports to the CFO and is located on-site in our Perry, Florida office.

Requirements

• Experience working with an ERP/MRP system required.
• Strong analytical skills and advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Strong understanding of GL structure, subledger integration, and reconciliation processes within an ERP environment.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and month-end close best practices.
• Proven ability to design, document, and improve accounting processes.
• High attention to detail with the ability to communicate findings clearly to both accounting and non-accounting audiences.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field required.
• 6+ years progressive accounting experience, ideally in manufacturing, job-cost, or project-based environments.
• Prior experience supporting or leading financial reporting and audit preparation.
• Experience working with inventory, job costing, and margin analysis preferred.

Nice To Haves

• MBA/CMA a plus.

Responsibilities

• Manage and participate in the month-end and year-end close process, including journal entries, accruals, and account reconciliations.
• Prepare and review financial statements, variance analyses, and supporting schedules.
• Support the Controller in developing management reports and dashboards for leadership review.
• Ensure accurate cutoff of revenue and expenses, including prepaids, accruals, and job cost timing.
• Maintain full ownership of the general ledger, ensuring all subledgers (AP, AR, inventory, payroll, fixed assets) reconcile and post accurately to the GL each period.
• Oversee AP and AR processing, ensuring accuracy, coding integrity, and alignment with GAAP.
• Support weekly cash forecasting and working capital management (DSO, DPO, inventory turns).
• Strengthen internal cash controls, payment workflows, and vendor/customer billing procedures.
• Partner with operations to reconcile physical counts, analyze material flows, and validate cost of goods sold.
• Investigate inventory anomalies and ensure consistent costing and job-tracking methods across departments.
• Support gross margin analysis and cost allocation methodologies for production and installation projects.
• Lead and project manage the annual external audit process, serving as the primary liaison with auditors and internal stakeholders to ensure timely completion and clear communication of deliverables.
• Maintain reconciliations, schedules, and supporting documentation for audits and tax filings.
• Support development, implementation, and enforcement of accounting policies and internal controls.
• Assist with statutory and regulatory compliance activities (e.g., state registrations, good standing certificates) and other related filings.
• Identify and implement process enhancements to improve accuracy and efficiency of financial operations.
• Participate in ERP system optimization, cost accounting refinement, and reporting automation.
• Assist in capital expenditure tracking, budgeting, and ad hoc financial projects as needed.
• Provides leadership and direction to members of the accounting team, ensuring accuracy, accountability, and professional growth within the department.

Benefits

• health, dental and vision insurance at no cost – the premiums are 100% employer-paid!
• 401(k) with company match
• free short-term and long-term disability
• life insurance
• an employee assistance program
• a generous vacation allowance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level