Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing daily accounting operations, ensuring accurate and timely financial reporting, and maintaining robust internal controls. In a large company manufacturing environment, this position leads the month-end close process, oversees cost accounting and inventory controls, and manages a team of accounting professionals. For Immediate interview please contact Victor Muller at 508 205 2136 Key Responsibilities•

Financial Reporting & Close:

Lead the month-end, quarterly, and annual closing processes, preparing consolidated financial statements in compliance with GAAP.•

Manufacturing Accounting:

Manage cost accounting functions, including standard cost development, variance analysis, and Bill of Materials (BOM) reconciliation.•

Inventory Control:

Monitor inventory valuation, reconcile inventory systems to the general ledger, and oversee physical count procedures.•

Team Leadership:

Supervise and mentor accounting staff (e.g., AP/AR specialists, senior accountants).•

Internal Controls & Audit:

Implement and maintain SOX-ready internal controls, and serve as a key contact for external auditors.•

Analysis & Treasury:

Perform detailed balance sheet reconciliations, support treasury functions (cash forecasting), and conduct ad-hoc cost-reduction analysis.•

ERP Optimization:

Drive continuous improvement of accounting processes and ensure integrity within the ERP system (e.g., NetSuite, SAP, Oracle). Reporting Structure• Reports to: Corporate Controller.