Assistant Controller
- Dallas, TX
- Permanent
- Full-time
The Assistant Controller is responsible for overseeing the Company's day-to-day accounting operations, including general ledger management, financial reporting, and cost accounting. This role is pivotal in supporting the transition to a new ERP system while also taking on core operational and cost accounting responsibilities.Key Responsibilities
- Lead daily accounting activities, including journal entries (payroll-related entries included), reconciliations, accruals, and account analysis.
- Oversee and support accounts payable and accounts receivable processes in partnership with the AP/AR Manager.
- Manage month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close procedures, ensuring both accuracy and timeliness.
- Prepare and review standard financial reports-P&L, Balance Sheet, and Cash Flow-along with budget variance reporting and analysis.
- Oversee manufacturing and supply chain cost accounting processes, including raw material costing, variance analysis, BOM validations, and freight/logistics requirements.
- Monitor and analyze cost trends and variances; collaborate with the Manufacturing and Inventory Controls Manager to support inventory accuracy and production efficiency.
- Partner with sales and operations teams as needed to develop and maintain actionable decision-support tools.
- Support the implementation and transition to a new ERP system.
- Lead cross-functional teams in the end-to-end CMMS implementation, ensuring seamless ERP integration.
- Maintain, monitor, and continuously improve internal controls to ensure compliance with company policies, GAAP, and applicable tax and regulatory requirements.
- Oversee compliance areas including sales tax, property tax, R&D tax credits, and distributions.
- Lead support for internal and external audits, including document preparation, accurate financial reporting, and responses to audit inquiries.
- Identify opportunities to strengthen compliance, mitigate risks, and improve efficiency in accounting and financial reporting processes.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
- 4-6 years of progressive accounting experience, ideally with cost accounting in a manufacturing environment.
- Career background may include:
- A Senior Accountant ready to step into a leadership role, or
- 1-2 years of experience as an Assistant Controller or Accounting Manager seeking broader responsibilities.
- Strong knowledge and application of GAAP principles in a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated oversight of AR and AP processes.
- Proven experience in financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
- ERP implementation experience preferred.
- Professional certification (CPA, CMA, or equivalent) not required but considered a valuable asset.