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Assistant Controller
0 Modesto, CA 95357 United States of America
Job Description
We are recruiting for an Assistant Controller to join an established and rapidly growing manufacturing company located in Modesto. This position will report directly to a highly collaborative Corporate Controller and is an opportunity to join an industry leading organization. Our client offers a family-oriented work environment, competitive benefits that include medical/dental/vision, FSA and HSA optional plans, 2 weeks PTO, paid sick leave, and 10 paid holidays. The Assistant Controller is responsible for ensuring the accuracy, timeliness, and integrity of the financial reporting process, internal controls, compliance with GAAP, and the smooth execution of monthly, quarterly, and annual closes. This position will also participate in important projects including process improvements and financial planning initiatives while serving as a strategic partner to business operations. Salary range: $125,000-$160,000 DOE plus 10% -15% bonus potential.
The ideal candidate will have a minimum of 4 years’ experience leading an accounting team as an Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller, experience driving the month-end closing processes, managing internal audits, advanced MS Excel skills and an understanding of general accounting in a manufacturing environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform general accounting functions to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Serve as a strategic partner to the Controller.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with operations, supply chain, and production teams to provide financial insights and support decision-making.
- Maintain proper documentation of accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
- Manage accurate recording of asset additions, disposals, and fixed asset schedules.
- Maintain financial reports and records to support general ledger accounts.
- Manage the accounts payable process, ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing, adherence to payment terms, and appropriate internal controls.
- Drive the weekly AP payment processing, including cash requirements preparation, check run, and electronic payment processing.
- Manage the accounts receivable function, ensuring timely and accurate invoicing, cash application, and reporting to optimize cash flow and maintain customer account integrity.
- Oversee the preparation of audit documentation.
- Prepare period-end close journal entries as assigned.
- Manage the period-end Balance Sheet account reconciliation.
- Ensure GAAP compliance.
- Develop and lead continuous incremental improvement projects within the general accounting team.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions, including product costing, margin analysis, and operational KPIs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field
- 7-12 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors
- 4-6 years of leadership experience managing an accounting/finance team, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience in process improvement initiatives and automation of accounting functions.
- Strong knowledge of period-end close, GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Ability to multi-task and manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and demanding environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to analyze financial data using Excel.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding company information.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience collaborating with external auditors and preparation of audit documentation.
- Strong critical thinking and mathematical reasoning skills.