Assistant Controller Manufacturing

GHJ•Los Angeles, CA

1d•$110,000 - $180,000•Hybrid

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. GHJâs relationship with our Global Advisory and Accounting Network provides the resources needed to better understand clientâs 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 Controllerâs 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 What youâll be owning 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 What weâre looking for 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 skillsâwritten, verbal, and with leadership Thrives in a lean, fast-paced, growth-driven environment Nice to have (not required) Experience working with or migrating from AS400 Background in scaling or growth-stage organizations CPA or CPA-track $110,000 - $180,000 a year This role offers competitive compensation, a hybrid work schedule, and and comprehensive benefits package.

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 skillsâwritten, 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