Pay Growth
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Not enough info to score pay or growth
Assistant Controller
Job
Robert Half
Torrance, CA (In Person)
Full-Time
Review key factors to help you decide if the role fits your goals.
Job Security
?
out of 5
Not enough data
Calculating job security score...
Total Score
80
out of 100
Average of individual scores
Skill Insights
Compare your current skills to what this opportunity needs—we'll show you what you already have and what could strengthen your application.
Job Description
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join a manufacturing organization in Torrance, California. This role will play a key part in financial planning, cost analysis, and performance reporting while partnering closely with operational and executive leaders. The ideal candidate brings strong accounting expertise, hands-on experience in a manufacturing setting, and the ability to translate financial data into actionable business insight.
Responsibilities:
- Analyze budgets, forecasts, financial statements, and performance trends to deliver accurate and timely insight for business decisions.
- Collaborate with department leaders to build annual operating plans and maintain forward-looking financial projections.
- Facilitate monthly reviews of financial results, identify variances, and drive updated forecasting based on current business conditions.
- Create financial models, key performance indicators, and analytical tools that support strategic and operational planning.
- Work closely with senior leadership, including the General Manager and Controller, to support long-range planning and business priorities.
- Contribute financial guidance to program bidding activities to help achieve profitability targets and expected returns.
- Review capital investment proposals and assess financial viability, expected benefits, and overall business impact.
- Support accurate financial reporting and partner with divisional finance leadership to evaluate operating performance.
- Lead or assist with internal and external audit efforts, ensuring readiness, compliance, and thorough documentation.
- Advise operational teams on cost, margin, and profitability opportunities to improve financial and business performance.