Assistant Controller

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 - Steven.Zacharias@Jobot.com!

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