Assistant Controller Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 10 or more years of progressive accounting experience, with a strong foundation in a publicly traded company environment.
• 5 or more years of leadership experience managing accounting teams.
• Significant experience with SEC reporting, including 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filings, and U.S. GAAP technical accounting.
• Demonstrated experience with SOX compliance, including design and evaluation of internal controls over financial reporting (ICFR).
• Deep technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP, SEC reporting requirements, and SOX compliance frameworks.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting concepts, including cost accounting, inventory management, standard costing, and margin analysis.
• Proven ability to lead financial close processes and manage complex, multi-entity consolidations.
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills, with strong attention to detail.
• Demonstrated ability to drive continuous improvement and implement process automation.
• Outstanding communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate across organizational levels and with external stakeholders.
• Strong leadership capabilities and a record of developing talent and building high-performing teams.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, particularly advanced Excel skills.
• Must be a U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, or foreign national granted refugee or asylee status; temporary visa holders are not eligible for hire due to ITAR regulations.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in Accounting, MBA, or equivalent advanced degree.
• Active CPA license.
• Experience in a manufacturing, industrial, or consumer goods environment.
• Public accounting experience at a Big 4 or national firm.

Responsibilities

• Oversee preparation and filing of SEC reports, including 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, and proxy disclosures.
• Ensure consolidated financial statements and disclosures comply with U.S. GAAP and SEC requirements.
• Monitor and implement new accounting standards and SEC guidance.
• Prepare Audit Committee materials and communicate financial, accounting, and control updates.
• Lead relationships with external auditors and manage quarterly and annual audit activities.
• Direct monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes across global entities.
• Oversee corporate accounting operations, including the general ledger, reconciliations, and intercompany transactions.
• Manage global consolidations, foreign currency translation, elimination entries, and segment reporting.
• Oversee treasury operations, banking relationships, cash management, and investment activities.
• Lead SOX compliance, including internal control design, testing, assessment, and remediation.
• Partner with internal audit and cross-functional teams to maintain a strong control environment and regulatory compliance.
• Drive process improvements, automation initiatives, and financial systems enhancements.
• Implement technology solutions and best practices to modernize accounting and financial reporting processes.
• Lead, develop, and mentor accounting team members and support succession planning and organizational growth.
• Serve as a key backup and successor to the Global Corporate Controller.
• Support M&A activities, complex technical accounting matters, strategic finance initiatives, and special projects.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and total rewards package.
• Health insurance, with traditional or high-deductible plan options.
• Flexible Spending Accounts.
• Health Savings Account, including employer contributions.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Basic and supplemental life insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Paid caregiver leave.
• Unlimited PTO.
• Wellness benefits.
• Holiday pay.
• Volunteer hours.
• 401(k) with company match and immediate vesting.
• Employee Stock Purchase Program at a discounted rate.
• Matching grants through the Protolabs Foundation.