Assistant Controller

Job Description

We are looking for a skilled Assistant Controller to join our team in Louisville, Kentucky. This role offers an exciting opportunity to drive financial efficiency by enhancing processes, managing inventory reconciliation, and collaborating with operational teams. The ideal candidate will bring expertise in cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting while contributing to the continuous improvement of financial operations.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee inventory reconciliation processes to ensure accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.

• Collaborate with operational and supply chain teams to translate financial data into actionable insights.

• Develop and implement efficient processes to streamline financial operations and reporting.

• Manage and refine budgeting and forecasting activities, particularly related to inventory management.

• Drive improvements in cost accounting and standard costing practices to enhance financial decision-making.

• Prepare and analyze financial reports, ensuring data integrity and alignment with organizational goals.

• Support process improvement initiatives aimed at increasing operational efficiency.

• Provide guidance and leadership to direct reports, with plans to grow and manage a team in the future.

• Utilize advanced Excel skills for data analysis, modeling, and reporting.

• Ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and DCAA requirements.• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting or financial management roles.

• Proficiency in cost accounting, standard costing, and financial analysis.

• Strong understanding of budgeting, forecasting, and inventory management.

• Advanced knowledge of Excel for financial modeling and data analysis.

• Familiarity with accounting software systems and tools such as Concur.

• Experience with accounts payable (AP), accounts receivable (AR), and billing functions.

• Proven ability to lead process improvement initiatives and enhance operational efficiency.

• Knowledge of DCAA compliance and auditing practices.

Full-time