Assistant Controller
About The Position
Our client, a growing, publicly traded manufacturing company in East Rutherford, NJ is seeking an Assistant Controller to support the integrity, accuracy, and operational effectiveness of its accounting and financial reporting functions. This role will partner closely with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Procurement leadership to support timely financial reporting, manufacturing accounting, inventory oversight, audit readiness, internal controls, and scalable financial infrastructure. The Assistant Controller will play a key role in strengthening reporting processes, improving operational visibility, supporting disciplined business decision-making, and helping the organization continue to mature as a larger enterprise platform.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required.
- 5 to 10 years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
- Strong foundation in GAAP, financial reporting, internal controls, and manufacturing accounting.
- Experience working with ERP systems.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong financial analysis capabilities.
- Detail-oriented, collaborative, analytical, and comfortable working across both finance and operations.
- Strong communication skills.
- Sound judgment.
- Discretion.
- Ability to partner effectively with non-financial stakeholders.
Nice To Haves
- CPA designation strongly preferred.
- Prior public accounting experience is strongly preferred, particularly with exposure to auditing SEC manufacturing clients.
- Experience in manufacturing, food production, consumer products, or other operationally complex environments is highly desirable.
- NetSuite experience is preferred.
- Knowledge of SEC reporting processes is preferred.
- Workiva experience is a plus.
Responsibilities
- Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes to ensure timely, accurate, and audit-ready financial reporting, including preparing and reviewing journal entries, account reconciliations, schedules, workpapers, and internal and external reporting packages.
- Assist with SEC reporting activities, including preparation and review of Forms 10-Q and 10-K, and help maintain compliance with GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, internal controls, and company accounting policies.
- Support manufacturing accounting processes, including standard costing, variance analysis, inventory valuation, BOM reconciliation, and cost accuracy initiatives.
- Analyze production variances and operational financial trends to support improved plant performance, cost control, and decision-making.
- Oversee inventory accounting activities across multiple manufacturing locations, monitoring cycle count programs, inventory reconciliations, valuation accuracy, and inventory controls.
- Help provide visibility into operational KPIs and financial performance drivers at the line and plant level.
- Coordinate and support external audit activities.
- Strengthen financial controls and documentation.
- Participate in ERP and financial systems initiatives.
- Identify process improvement opportunities related to reporting, inventory accuracy, operational efficiency, and financial scalability.
- Support, mentor, and collaborate with accounting team members and cross-functional business partners.
- Help translate financial and operational data into actionable insights for non-financial leaders.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
