Assistant Controller

iRiS Recruiting Solutions; Columbus (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

iRiS Recruiting Solutions seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the finance function in a fast-paced manufacturing operation. This hands-on leadership role blends financial reporting, controls, planning, cash flow management, and team development with direct exposure to plant operations.

You will maintain accurate reporting and internal controls, drive financial planning, and oversee cash flow while partnering with operations and other departments to support audits and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of post-qualification industrial accounting within manufacturing.
• Degree in accounting, business, or a related field.
• Professional accounting designation such as CMA, CGA, CA, or equivalent.
• Strong financial analysis, controls, and accounting knowledge.
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced plant environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate financial reporting, accounting records, and internal controls.
• Lead financial planning and support business planning processes.
• Oversee cash flow, AR/AP, collections, and disbursements.
• Strengthen financial systems, procedures, and operational controls.
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and other departments.
• Support audits, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Coach and develop members of the finance team.

Skills

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Financial planning

Cash flow management

Team development

Cross-functional collaboration

Audits & compliance

Education

Degree in accounting, business, or related field

CMA / CGA / CA designation

Job description

We’re looking for an Assistant Controller to help lead the finance function within a fast-paced manufacturing operation. This is a hands-on leadership role combining financial reporting, controls, planning, cash flow management, and team development with direct exposure to plant operations.

What You’ll Own

• Maintain accurate financial reporting, accounting records, and internal controls
• Lead financial planning and support business planning processes
• Oversee cash flow, AR/AP, collections, and disbursements
• Strengthen financial systems, procedures, and operational controls
• Partner cross-functionally with operations and other departments
• Support audits, compliance, and continuous improvement initiatives
• Coach and develop members of the finance team

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of post-qualification industrial accounting within manufacturing
• Degree in accounting, business, or a related field
• Professional accounting designation such as CMA, CGA, CA, or equivalent
• Strong financial analysis, controls, and accounting knowledge
• Automotive manufacturing experience is a plus
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced plant environment

Why This Opportunity

• High-impact role supporting both finance and plant operations
• Broad ownership across accounting, controls, planning, and cash management
• Leadership opportunity with cross-functional visibility
• Strong fit for a manufacturing finance professional ready for increased responsibility