Assistant Controller

Description

Robert Half is looking for an Assistant Controller to provide strong accounting leadership and serve as a key finance partner across teams at our client located in South Jersey. This Assistant Controller role supports accurate financial reporting, operational decision-making, and forward-looking analysis within a manufacturing setting. The position also contributes to budgeting, compliance, audit readiness, and the responsible use of automation tools that strengthen reporting efficiency and control.

Responsibilities:

• Guide accounting practices, financial controls, and department procedures to align with business goals and operational needs.

• Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure timely, accurate, and well-documented financial results.

• Review and authorize journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules to maintain the quality of close reporting.

• Prepare and oversee financial statements, internal management reporting, and related analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company standards.

• Lead cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, including standard costing, inventory valuation, overhead application, and variance analysis.

• Maintain strong controls over inventory processes such as cycle counts, physical counts, reserve assessments, and adjustment reviews.

• Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling by developing assumptions, analyses, and presentations for leadership review.

• Review customer pricing submissions and proposal support to confirm compliance, profitability, and adherence to internal approval expectations.

• Promote effective use of accounting and inventory systems while safeguarding data integrity, confidentiality, and internal control requirements.

Requirements

The ideal Assistant Controller candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education. CPA preferred.

Other requirements for the Assistant Controller position include and are not limited to:

• 7+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience

• Advanced Excel and Power BI experience

• Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.

• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

For more information on this Assistant Controller role and other full time accounting and finance opportunities, please contact Sam Massie at 267.996.4324 and reference JO#03720-0013502870

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