Assistant Controller

CFS; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS in Ball Ground, GA is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the month-end close, manage journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations, and partner with operations and IT to improve financial processes. This onsite role offers significant visibility and a path to Controller-level responsibilities in a manufacturing environment.

The candidate will support audits, tax compliance, and financial reporting while driving process improvements across multiple accounting functions, including AP/AR.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience is required.
• Experience leading accounting functions and close processes preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Support audit activities by coordinating documentation and schedules.
• Collaborate with AP/AR to ensure accurate processing and issues resolution.
• Drive process improvements to strengthen internal controls.

Skills

Advanced Excel

Communication skills

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

Assistant Controller

Ball Ground, GA (Fully onsite)

Salary Range: $125,000 - $140,000 + 10% bonus

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• The Assistant Controller will serve as a key member of the finance team with significant visibility across the organization.
• This Assistant Controller position offers ownership of critical accounting and month-end close activities.
• The Assistant Controller will partner closely with operations, leadership, IT, and shared services teams to support business performance.
• Opportunity for the Assistant Controller to lead process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• The Assistant Controller will gain valuable exposure to audits, tax compliance, and financial reporting.
• This Assistant Controller role provides leadership opportunities across multiple accounting functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• The Assistant Controller will support a manufacturing operation serving highly technical and mission-critical industries.
• Strong opportunity for career growth and progression into future Controller-level responsibilities.
• The Assistant Controller will play an important role in improving processes and supporting strategic business initiatives.

Why This Opportunity Stands Out

• The Assistant Controller will serve as a key member of the finance team with significant visibility across the organization.
• This Assistant Controller position offers ownership of critical accounting and month-end close activities.
• The Assistant Controller will partner closely with operations, leadership, IT, and shared services teams to support business performance.
• Opportunity for the Assistant Controller to lead process improvement initiatives that enhance efficiency, reporting accuracy, and internal controls.
• The Assistant Controller will gain valuable exposure to audits, tax compliance, and financial reporting.
• This Assistant Controller role provides leadership opportunities across multiple accounting functions, including accounts payable and accounts receivable.
• The Assistant Controller will support a manufacturing operation serving highly technical and mission-critical industries.
• Strong opportunity for career growth and progression into future Controller-level responsibilities.
• The Assistant Controller will play an important role in improving processes and supporting strategic business initiatives.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• As the Assistant Controller, oversee journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition, fixed asset accounting, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Support audit activities by coordinating documentation, preparing schedules, and responding to auditor requests.
• Partner with accounts payable and accounts receivable teams to ensure accurate transaction processing and timely resolution of issues.
• Drive continuous improvement initiatives as the Assistant Controller to streamline accounting processes and strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with tax compliance, reporting requirements, and other strategic accounting initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience required.
• Previous experience as an Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, or similar accounting leadership role preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
• Experience working with ERP systems required.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills required; Power BI experience preferred.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to collaborate effectively across departments.