Assistant Controller

Yaskawa Motoman Robotics Career•Miamisburg, OH

About The Position

The Assistant Controller provides broad exposure across manufacturing operations, inventory management, financial planning, business performance analysis, and continuous improvement. The role combines technical accounting expertise with leadership, collaboration, and a focus on improving business processes. It supports the Corporate Controller and works closely with operational leaders and finance leadership.

Requirements

Bachelor of Arts or Science degree in Business with an Accounting major and six to twelve years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Knowledge of GAAP and GAAS standards and a sound accounting background.
Experience in cost accounting and financial statement preparation.
Problem-solving skills, logical reasoning, and the ability to work independently.
Good verbal and written communication skills and strong interpersonal skills.
Ability to perform arithmetic and compute rates, ratios, percentages, and other formulated tasks.
Excellent computer knowledge, including Excel and Microsoft applications; familiarity with database setup and maintenance.
Intermediate knowledge of Microsoft Word.
Experience maintaining accounting information systems, writing reports, and preparing financial statements.
Strong organization and departmental planning skills; ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy and thoroughness.
Ability to perform at a high level in a stressful, pressure-filled environment with multiple deadlines.
Ability to develop policies, document procedures, implement required changes, and follow through.
Ability to perform the essential functions described, with reasonable accommodations where applicable.
Ability to sit regularly; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. Occasionally stand, walk, and lift or move up to 10 pounds. Close and color vision are required.

Nice To Haves

CPA certification is strongly preferred.
Prior supervisory experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Support the Corporate Controller in maintaining accurate and GAAP-compliant financial records.
Lead and participate in month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities.
Prepare and review journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
Assist with monthly financial statements, management reports, and parent company reporting packages.
Support annual budgeting and interim forecasting activities.
Analyze financial results, including information from international subsidiaries; investigate variances and communicate findings to finance leadership.
Maintain and improve cost accounting processes and systems.
Ensure accurate and timely inventory valuation, cost allocations, burden rates, and labor reporting.
Support physical inventory activities and reconciliation efforts.
Partner with operations leaders to improve operational reporting and performance visibility.
Analyze production costs, inventory trends, and profitability drivers.
Support the design, implementation, and documentation of accounting policies and procedures, and help maintain an effective internal control environment.
Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, reporting accuracy, and process consistency.
Participate in cross-functional projects involving systems, reporting, inventory management, and business processes.
Participate in JSOX process documentation, walkthroughs, and testing as assigned.
Support coordination of external audits; prepare audit schedules and supporting documentation.
Assist with audit recommendations and compliance initiatives, and monitor accounting guidance to help assess its impact on Company reporting.
Provide financial insights and performance analysis to operational leaders.
Assist with forecasting, planning, and business performance reporting.
Support special projects and strategic initiatives, and develop reporting tools and analyses that improve organizational decision-making.
Carry out supervisory responsibilities, including interviewing, hiring, training, assigning and directing work, appraising performance, rewarding and disciplining employees, and addressing complaints and problems.