Assistant Controller

Growing Manufacturing Firm - $120k-$150k - Urgent Hire!

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Steven Zacharias

Salary: $120,000 - $150,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are a growing manufacturing firm that's looking to hire an Assistant Controller opening in Modesto!

If interested, please or email me your resume directly at -

Why join us?

$120,000-$150,000 base salary

Health, Dental, Vision

401k + company match

PTO

Job Details

Scope of Responsibilities:

Performs general accounting functions to support accurate & timely financial reporting.

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.

Drives tracking, capitalization, and depreciation of fixed assets.

Manage accurate recording of asset additions, disposals, and fixed asset schedules.

Prepare ASC 842 Lease Accounting entries, update Lease Accounting software, and prepare audit schedules.

Maintains 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.

Drive the general accounting period-end close process.

Prepares period-end close journal entries as assigned.

Manage the period-end Balance Sheet account reconciliation.

Ensures 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.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field

8+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors

4+ 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

Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools

Strong problem-solving abilities and the ability to analyze financial data using Excel.

Preferred Qualifications:

CPA or CMA certification

Experience with ERP implementations or upgrades

Knowledge of treasury management

Strong understanding of manufacturing accounting practices

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.

Permanent