Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for a highly skilled and motivated Assistant Controller to join our team in the Morristown, New Jersey area. In this role, you will play a critical part in overseeing daily accounting operations, ensuring financial accuracy, and supporting strategic decision-making. This position offers an excellent opportunity to work closely with senior leadership in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities :

• Manage the month-end and year-end closing processes, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting to meet established deadlines.
• Oversee the maintenance of the general ledger and chart of accounts to ensure accurate alignment with the company’s operational structure.
• Develop and monitor financial forecasts, budgets, and models to support business objectives and decision-making.
• Lead cost accounting efforts, including establishing product cost standards, analyzing overhead rates, and ensuring inventory accuracy.
• Prepare variance analyses by comparing budgeted versus actual results and recommend corrective actions as needed.
• Coordinate the preparation of financial statements and supporting schedules for internal and external audits.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, corporate accounting policies, and applicable regulations.
• Conduct detailed cost and margin analyses to support pricing strategies, profitability assessments, and make-or-buy decisions.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance through data-driven analysis and process improvements.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff, fostering growth and ensuring team effectiveness.
• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within the manufacturing industry.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP and experience ensuring compliance with accounting principles.
• Proven ability to lead and supervise accounting teams effectively.
• Hands-on experience with cost accounting and inventory management processes.
• Proficiency with major ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to collaborate with cross-functional teams.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; CPA or CMA certification is highly preferred.