Assistant Controller in St. Francis, Wisconsin - #71626 | VanderHouwen

Description

Job Id: 71626

Assistant Controller
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and hands-on Assistant Controller who thrives in a dynamic, spreadsheet-driven environment. This individual will play a critical role in ensuring financial accuracy, supporting operational decision-making, and maintaining strong internal controls. The ideal candidate is analytical, highly organized, and comfortable balancing day-to-day accounting with broader financial oversight responsibilities.

This role is onsite in St. Francis, Wisconsin.

Assistant Controller Responsibilities

• Lead the monthly close process and maintain the integrity of the general ledger.
• Oversee daily accounting operations, including payables, receivables, cash, and payroll.
• Prepare accurate monthly and ad hoc financial reports for leadership and external stakeholders.
• Support budgeting activities and monitor financial performance against forecasts.
• Coordinate annual audit activities, inventory accounting, and account reconciliations.

Assistant Controller Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• 5 or more years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing or similar environment.
• Strong Excel skills with comfort working in spreadsheet-centric processes.
• Experience with inventory accounting, account reconciliations, and general ledger activities.
• Familiarity with payroll processing and ERP systems in an operational setting.

Salary: $120K-$140K/year + Bonus. (DOE)

Benefits
Benefits are available to eligible full-time employees and include coverage for medical, dental, vision, life insurance, short and long term disability, and matching 401k.

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