Assistant Controller

Aston Carter • Reading, PA

7d • $140,000 - $140,000 • Remote

About The Position

Are you a CPA with a passion for financial leadership, complex accounting, and process improvement? Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join their growing global organization in a fully remote capacity. This is an opportunity to have a significant impact on a large, publicly traded manufacturing company while enjoying the flexibility of working from home. In this highly visible leadership role, you'll oversee multi-entity accounting operations across the Americas region, lead a team of accounting professionals, partner with executive leadership, and help shape the future of the accounting function through continuous improvement initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Active CPA license required.
• 10+ years of progressive accounting and financial reporting experience.
• Strong background in consolidations, intercompany accounting, and multi-entity environments.
• Experience within a publicly traded manufacturing organization.
• Proven leadership experience managing accounting teams of six or more professionals.
• Deep knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and controllership functions.
• Experience supporting SOX compliance and external audits.
• Advanced Excel skills including Pivot Tables, VLOOKUPs, and SUMIFS.
• Experience with large ERP systems such as SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, Sage, or Workday.

Nice To Haves

• SAP experience highly preferred.
• Experience supporting organizations with $1B+ in annual revenue.
• background in manufacturing, industrial, or related sectors.
• Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with accelerated close timelines.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across multiple domestic and international entities.
• Ensure accurate and timely financial reporting in compliance with U.S. GAAP.
• Manage consolidated financial reporting and complex intercompany accounting activities.
• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of accounting professionals.
• Partner with finance leadership to provide meaningful financial insights and support business decisions.
• Support SOX compliance initiatives and maintain strong internal controls.
• Manage external audit activities and serve as a key liaison to auditors.
• Review and approve journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statement packages.
• Drive process improvements to increase efficiency, strengthen controls, and enhance reporting capabilities.
• Collaborate cross-functionally with teams across operations, finance, and leadership.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees and dependents at a discounted rate
• Life insurance
• Short-term disability
• Educational reimbursement
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee stock purchase plan
• 401(k) Matching – 100% match at a 6% contribution level
• Generous Time Off – 3+ weeks of paid time off, plus 11 paid holidays

What This Job Offers

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