Assistant Controller

Forgent•Vernon, CA

5d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Controller partners with the Controller to lead core accounting operations. This hands-on leadership role owns the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, financial reporting, external audits, and internal controls, ensuring accurate, timely results that comply with GAAP. The role leads and develops the accounting team, reviews work in detail, and drives process and systems improvements. The Assistant Controller manages general ledger, fixed asset, and intercompany accounting; supports cash flow forecasting and management; coordinates external audits; and supports tax filings and regulatory compliance. The role also oversees ERP and accounting systems, including implementations and upgrades, and partners with cross-functional teams to align accounting practices and financial operations with business activity and company goals. The position follows a hybrid schedule, working on-site in Vernon, California, three to four days per week.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
Active CPA license.
At least 10 years of progressive accounting experience, including at least 3 years in a senior accounting or accounting management role within a manufacturing company.
In-depth knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
Proficiency with ERP systems such as Syteline, NetSuite, or similar.
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple priorities against deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
Hands-on leadership style, working alongside the team as needed.
Clear communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to explain financial information to non-finance partners.

Nice To Haves

Public accounting experience.
Public company experience, including SOX compliance or a comparable internal control framework.
Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning.
Prior involvement in process improvement or system implementation projects.

Responsibilities

Lead the month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close, including the close calendar, journal entry review, account reconciliations, and variance analysis.
Prepare accurate and timely financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with GAAP.
Analyze financial results to identify trends, risks, and opportunities for improvement, and communicate findings to the Controller and finance leadership.
Manage general ledger, fixed asset, and intercompany accounting, including intercompany reconciliations.
Ensure the accuracy and integrity of financial data across the general ledger and subledgers.
Monitor cash flow and support cash forecasting and cash management strategies.
Coordinate external audits as the primary point of contact, including preparing audit schedules and supporting documentation and resolving audit requests and findings.
Support tax filings and regulatory compliance with local, state, and federal requirements in partnership with tax advisors.
Maintain internal controls and keep accounting policies and procedures current, compliant, and efficient.
Lead, coach, and develop the accounting team, including setting priorities, reviewing work, and managing performance.
Partner with cross-functional teams to align accounting practices and financial operations with business activity and company goals.
Identify and implement process improvements with the Controller to strengthen controls and improve close efficiency.
Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of ERP and accounting systems.
Support system implementations and upgrades, ensuring data integrity, testing, and user training.