Assistant Controller
Location: New Haven, Onsite
Salary: Competitive Base Salary + Bonus Potential
Why This Assistant Controller Position?
- Join a globally recognized manufacturer with a strong reputation for innovation, operational excellence, and long-term stability
- High-visibility role partnering directly with the Controller and Director of Operations
- Opportunity to influence financial and operational decision-making at the plant level
- Exposure to strategic initiatives including forecasting, capital investments, cost management, and operational improvement
- Collaborative environment that values continuous improvement and professional development
- Comprehensive benefits package available from day one, including medical, dental, vision, 401(k) match, paid holidays, and PTO
- Excellent opportunity for a manufacturing finance professional looking to advance into a future Controller role
Key Responsibilities of the Assistant Controller
- Support the financial management and accountability of manufacturing operations
- Assist with forecasting, budgeting, cost management, inventory control, and working capital analysis
- Perform profit and loss analysis, cost of goods sold (COGS) analysis, and operational performance reporting
- Partner with operations leadership to provide timely financial insights and recommendations
- Develop and maintain financial reports, schedules, procedures, and accounting policies
- Support capital expenditure requests, project tracking, and post-investment reviews
- Monitor key operational metrics including productivity, quality, inventory levels, delivery performance, and profitability
- Prepare financial presentations, management reports, graphs, and business review materials
- Assist with Sarbanes-Oxley compliance and internal control documentation
- Drive process improvements and support continuous improvement initiatives throughout the organization
- Translate complex financial information into actionable insights for non-financial stakeholders
Preferred Qualifications of the Assistant Controller
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related business discipline
- 5+ years of progressive accounting and finance experience within a manufacturing environment
- Experience supporting plant operations, cost accounting, and manufacturing finance
- Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting principles
- Hands-on experience with cost accounting, inventory accounting, bills of materials (BOMs), and multi-level routing structures
- Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
- Experience with ERP systems such as Oracle, Hyperion, or similar platforms preferred
- Strong analytical, communication, and problem-solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
- Must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting on day one
- Strong 401(k) matching program
- Paid holidays and vacation
- Career development and advancement opportunities
- Supportive culture focused on continuous improvement, employee development, and work-life balance
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