Assistant Controller

TAKEUCHI MFG U S LTD•Pendergrass, GA

22h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Controller will serve as a key leader within the accounting organization, supporting a multi-location manufacturing and distribution environment. This role is responsible for overseeing core accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, maintaining strong internal controls, and partnering closely with the Controller on process improvement, system optimization, and team development. The ideal candidate brings deep technical accounting knowledge, hands-on experience in inventory-heavy environments, and the ability to lead teams through month-end close, audits, and process improvement.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA strongly preferred
6+ years of progressive accounting experience
Prior experience in manufacturing and/or distribution environments
Strong understanding of inventory accounting and cost accounting
Experience leading month-end close and working with external auditors
Strong technical accounting and GAAP knowledge
Hands-on, detail-oriented, yet able to think strategically
Proven people leadership and communication skills
Ability to partner cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and FP&A
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Nice To Haves

Experience in a $500M+ revenue organization
ERP experience (SAP, Oracle, Epicor, Dynamics, or similar)
Proven ability to implement process improvements, automating processes
Public accounting background a plus

Responsibilities

Lead the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with US GAAP
Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements
Support preparation of internal management reporting and external financial statements
Oversee accounting for inventory, cost of goods sold, standard costing, variances, reserves, and obsolescence
Ensure accurate accounting for production, freight, warehousing, and distribution costs
Partner with operations and supply chain leaders to improve visibility into margins and cost drivers
Maintain and enhance internal controls over financial reporting
Serve as a primary liaison with external auditors during annual audits and interim reviews
Support SOX or SOX-like controls, as applicable
Assist with research and implementation of new accounting standards
Support complex accounting areas such as revenue recognition, leases, fixed assets, and intercompany transactions
Document accounting policies and procedures
Drive continuous improvement in close efficiency, reporting quality, and accounting processes
Partner on ERP optimization and system enhancements (e.g., inventory modules, reporting tools, automation)
Lead or support integration of acquisitions, new locations, or system conversions
Manage, mentor, and develop accounting managers and senior accountants
Help build scalable processes and a high-performing accounting team
Act as a trusted advisor and right hand to the Controller