Assistant Controller - Manufacturing

• Lead and execute monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities to ensure timely, accurate, GAAP‑compliant financial results.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, accruals, variance analyses, and monthly reporting packages.
• Support KPI development, monthly dashboard reporting, and preparation of Business Unit Review materials, ensuring data accuracy and insightfulness.
• Partner with site leaders to validate KPIs, interpret results, and provide actionable financial insights.
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls across both sites; support audits and ensure compliance with financial policies and costing standards.
• Serve as a key finance lead in the rollout and optimization of Oracle Fusion, including process mapping, data validation, troubleshooting, and user support.
• Identify and implement automation and process improvements to enhance accuracy, efficiency, and reporting quality.
• Support annual planning, budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditure analysis.
• Partner with Operations & Supply Chain to monitor inventory, WIP, material usage, scrap, and labor variances; ensure accuracy of standard costs and burden rates.
• Maintain ERP data integrity including work order accuracy, routings, BOM structures, material transactions, and labor reporting.
• Review planned vs. actual production execution and collaborate with Production and Planning to address delivery, efficiency, and cost gaps.
• Support cycle count execution, inventory reconciliations, and support quarterly/year‑end physical inventory requirements.
• Analyze COGS, production accounting KPIs, yield performance, and cost trends for reporting to the GM and Division Finance.
• Investigate and resolve ERP and transaction discrepancies impacting WIP, inventory valuation, and manufacturing variances.
• Support financial system enhancements, operational integration projects, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coordinate cross‑site alignment on production accounting standards, inventory controls, and ERP best practices.
• Travel up to 15–20% to support month‑end close, operational reviews, audits, system implementations, and cross‑functional projects.
• Follow PPE requirements in production areas and champion a safety first culture.

• Must be a U.S. Person as defined by U.S. export control laws (U.S. citizen, lawful permanent resident, refugee, or asylee) to comply with applicable government regulations including the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required. CPA or equivalent preferred.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience in a manufacturing environment; multi‑site experience is a strong plus.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, internal controls, and audit readiness.
• Demonstrated ability to produce accurate financial analysis, KPI reporting, and variance explanations.
• Experience with ERP systems; Oracle Fusion expertise strongly preferred.
• Advanced Excel skills required; data visualization tools (Power BI/Tableau) are a plus.
• Excellent communication skills with ability to partner across operational and leadership levels.
• Strong organizational skills with a focus on accuracy, accountability, and continuous improvement.
• Growth mindset and capability to develop into a future Controller role as experience grows.

• Ability to work cross functionally to gather and interpret data to ensure productivity standards are achieved.
• Experience with aerospace, ceramics, or high-tech manufacturing environments.
• Prior experience supporting both accounting and production functions a plus.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills across engineering, operations, and internal/external parties.
• Ability to read, understand, and comprehend documents such as safety rules, operating, and maintenance instructions, procedure manuals, workstation documents, and Standard Operating Procedures (SOP).
• Knowledge of standard cost systems, routings, and BOM structures.
• Sitting or standing long periods of time, extended periods of time using a computer screen.
• Ability to lift up to 50lbs to conduct inventory and production related activities.
• Occasional travel to secondary site as needed.
• May require flexibility during inventory counts or quarter-end reporting periods.

• Bonus program eligibility
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and holidays
• Company-paid life insurance
• Professional development opportunities
• Collaborative and innovative work culture

This is a management position
This is a full time position
Pay Range: $100,000 to $165,000 annually