Assistant Controller Manufacturing
About The Position
GHJ Search and Staffing serves as the recruitment division of GHJ, a prominent national accounting and advisory firm. Our team provides qualified Accounting and Finance professionals on a temporary and permanent basis across a broad range of industries. GHJ’s relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand client’s needs, attract a higher caliber of candidates and assess candidate potential. A growing manufacturing organization is adding a newly created Assistant Controller role to support continued growth. This is a high-visibility, hands-on position for someone who enjoys being the Controller’s right hand, improving processes, and helping their team scale. Why this role Newly created position driven by growth Direct partnership with the Controller Oversees a team of two Senior Accountants Mix of strategic oversight and hands-on accounting Opportunity to improve systems, processes, and scalability Manufacturing environment with real operational complexity
Requirements
- 5+ years of accounting management experience with experience as an Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller
- Manufacturing accounting experience
- Strong technical accounting foundation (GL, close, reconciliations, reporting)
- Experience with ERP implementations or major system upgrades
- Proven ability to lead, develop, and motivate accounting staff
- Comfortable operating at both a high level and in the details
- Strong communication skills—written, verbal, and with leadership
- Thrives in a lean, fast-paced, growth-driven environment
Nice To Haves
- Experience working with or migrating from AS400
- Background in scaling or growth-stage organizations
- CPA or CPA-track
Responsibilities
- Day-to-day accounting operations including GL, journal entries, reconciliations, and close
- Managing and developing a small accounting team; reviewing work and keeping deadlines on track
- Supporting month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close processes
- Supporting audits, tax filings, and related documentation
- Supporting ERP implementation and system upgrades (current system includes AS400)
- Identifying process improvements, strengthening controls, and increasing efficiency
- Stepping into hands-on transactional work when needed
- Partnering cross-functionally and communicating clearly with leadership
Benefits
- This role offers competitive compensation, a hybrid work schedule, and and comprehensive benefits package.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
