Assistant Controller

We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our team in Fremont, Ohio and support the financial performance of a fast-paced manufacturing operation. This role partners closely with division leadership to strengthen accounting processes, deliver accurate reporting, and provide insight that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, hands-on experience in financial analysis, and the ability to work effectively across purchasing, inventory, payroll, and operations.

Responsibilities:
• Support the Controller in overseeing daily accounting activities across billing, receivables, payables, purchasing, payroll, the general ledger, fixed assets, credit oversight, and inventory-related accounting.
• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard cost models and cost estimates by applying activity-based costing methods to manufacturing operations.
• Manage invoicing, collections, and customer credit activities to help maintain healthy cash flow and consistent credit practices.
• Collaborate with accounting and inventory team members to understand their workflows and provide coverage when needed to maintain continuity of operations.
• Assist with monthly close activities and help ensure financial results are completed accurately and submitted within corporate deadlines.
• Prepare, review, and interpret financial and operational reports, including monthly statements, budget forecasts, inventory analysis, and costing data for division leadership.
• Create and support ad hoc reporting and financial analysis projects using tools such as Excel, Access, Power BI, and other reporting platforms.
• Partner on capital project analysis by developing financial projections and helping maintain alignment with corporate accounting requirements.
• Help monitor purchasing processes, corporate card activity, supplier documentation, and selected year-end or contract renewal tasks to support policy compliance and operational control.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.
• At least 3 years of accounting experience, including experience guiding or leading departmental accounting activities.
• Strong knowledge of month-end close, general ledger management, and financial reporting.
• Experience in manufacturing accounting is preferred; public accounting experience supporting manufacturing clients is also valuable.
• Working knowledge of activity-based costing, inventory accounting, and inventory valuation practices.
• Advanced computer proficiency, especially with Excel and Word, along with experience using reporting and database tools such as Power BI and Microsoft Access.
• Familiarity with accounting and business management systems, with the ability to learn and use multiple software platforms effectively.
• Strong communication, analytical, and report-writing skills, with the ability to interpret financial data, identify trends, and present findings clearly.

Compensation

$75,000.00-$95,000.00 Yearly

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