Assistant Controller

Conexus; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus, a public industrial manufacturer in the United States, seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the corporate accounting team and ensure accurate GAAP reporting. You will own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, coordinate with external auditors, and manage intercompany activity across six legal entities for consolidated statements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with the Shared Services Director on AP, AR, and Payroll

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in manufacturing or a publicly traded company.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience, including mentoring and reviewing work.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting for public companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the corporate accounting team.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with timely, GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation.
• Manage inter-company accounts across six entities and prepare elimination entries for consolidated statements.
• Conduct variance analysis against budget and prior periods to provide insights to management.
• Oversee the general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including WIP, costing, reserves, and valuation.
• Collaborate with the Director of Shared Services to integrate AP, AR, and Payroll processes.
• Contribute to accounting policy development and internal controls improvements.
• Mentor and develop team members to maintain a high-performing accounting function.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

We are representing our client, a public company that is a leading industrial manufacturer, in hiring an Assistant Controller.

Responsibilities Include:

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the corporate accounting team
• Oversee the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules and providing necessary documentation.
• Manage inter-company accounts and transactions across six legal entities, performing detailed reconciliations and preparing necessary elimination entries for consolidated financial statements.
• Conduct detailed variance analysis of financial results against budget and prior periods, providing insights to management.
• Manage the general ledger, including review and approval of journal entries and account reconciliations.
• Inventory accounting, including valuation, reserves, and reconciliation, with a focus on Work-in-Progress (WIP) and estimating costs related to engineering and production until goods are finished.
• Collaborate closely with the Director of Shared Services (responsible for AP, AR, and Payroll) to ensure seamless integration of accounting processes.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of accounting policies and procedures to enhance efficiency and internal controls.
• Mentor, coach, and develop team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred; active CPA strongly preferred for candidates expected to support SEC reporting and technical accounting.
• 7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing or publicly traded company.
• 3–5 years of experience in a supervisory or management role, including responsibility for reviewing accounting work and developing team members.
• Prior experience with a public company or a public accounting firm serving SEC registrants preferred.
• Demonstrated experience with process improvement, financial reporting controls, and accounting policy implementation.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting requirements applicable to public companies.
• Experience with manufacturing accounting, including cost of goods sold, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.