Business Unit Assistant Controller

Volm Companies • Wausau, WI

5d • $97,573 - $117,083 • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Controller supports the Corporate Controller in leading the accounting and financial reporting functions of the organization. This role is responsible for overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring the integrity of financial records, and delivering timely and accurate financial reporting. The Assistant Controller manages close processes within the business unit, financial statement preparation, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and audit activities while partnering with operational and executive leadership to provide financial insights that support strategic decision-making. The position also plays a key role in developing accounting staff, driving process improvements, maintaining regulatory compliance, strengthening the overall financial health of the organization, and supporting succession planning within the finance function.

Requirements

• Thorough understanding of accounting principles, financial reporting requirements, internal controls, and financial management practices.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial statement preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to analyze complex financial information and make sound business recommendations.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including financial modeling, data analysis, and reporting.
• Experience working with ERP systems and financial reporting tools, preferably Microsoft Dynamics 365, Syteline, or similar systems.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Excellent attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Leadership skills with the ability to develop, mentor, coach, and manage accounting staff.
• Strong knowledge of financial forecasting, budgeting, regulatory compliance, and audit support.
• Ability to communicate complex financial information effectively to executive leadership, operational management, and business partners.
• Ability to lead through change, influence cross-functional teams, and build effective relationships throughout the organization.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Continuous improvement mindset with a focus on operational efficiency and process excellence.

Nice To Haves

• Five to ten years of progressive accounting or finance experience preferred.
• Leadership experience, including mentoring, coaching, or supervising accounting personnel preferred.
• Experience with ERP systems such as Microsoft Dynamics 365, Syteline, or similar enterprise accounting software preferred.
• Manufacturing and cost accounting experience preferred.
• Experience supporting financial audits, budgeting, forecasting, and financial statement preparation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes to support timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements, management reports, balance sheet reconciliations, and account analyses.
• Support accurate and timely completion of accounting activities for the assigned business unit.
• Coordinate with accounting and finance team members to gather information, resolve questions, and support financial reporting requirements.
• Assist with the preparation, review, and documentation of accounting work to ensure accuracy, consistency, timeliness, and compliance.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, strengthen controls, and support efficient workflow across the finance function.
• Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting documentation for accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Maintain general ledger accuracy and support reliable accounting transactions and financial reporting processes.
• Analyze financial results, operating expenses, business performance, risks, and opportunities, and communicate findings to management.
• Support accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and audit activities across the organization, assist with audit preparation and support auditor requests.
• Identify, investigate, and resolve accounting discrepancies, inaccuracies, and imbalances in a timely manner.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, company policies, government regulations, and other applicable reporting requirements.
• Prepare and review reports required for regulatory, tax, audit, and management reporting purposes.
• Support ERP and accounting systems to maintain financial records, improve reporting capabilities, and enhance operational efficiency.
• Partner with cross-functional teams to analyze financial performance, inventory activity, manufacturing variances, labor efficiencies, and operational metrics.
• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance efficiency, accuracy, scalability, and financial controls.

Benefits

• The ability to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle on behalf of the company may be required. Inclusion in the company’s driver qualification program is required to drive a company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle.
• Agree to the company driving policies that apply to company owned/leased vehicle or personal vehicle as applicable.
• Possess and maintain a valid driver license and be a minimum of 21 years of age.
• Maintain an acceptable driving record, as evidenced by completion of a baseline motor vehicle record check and ongoing monitoring.
• When driving a personal vehicle on behalf of the company, must provide a copy of the declaration page from personal auto insurance that shows the policy dates and minimum coverage amounts ($300,000 bodily injury per accident/$100,000 property damage per accident or if driving less than 5 hours/200 miles a year $50,000 bodily injury per accident/$10,000 property damage per accident or the state minimum, whichever is more). This requirement is initially and then annually thereafter.

What This Job Offers

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