Assistant Controller

Sanford Barrows Group; New York (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Sanford Barrows Group in Long Island, NY is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller (or Controller, depending on experience) to lead the accounting and financial reporting function. This in-office role focuses on monthly close, GAAP compliance, budgeting, and cost analysis.

The base salary ranges from $140,000 to $150,000 with bonus and full benefits, and the ideal candidate will have 8+ years of accounting leadership in a manufacturing or production environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Approximately 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Prior experience leading or managing an accounting function.
• Strong cost accounting experience within a manufacturing, production, or similarly operational environment.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• CPA preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close and financial reporting.
• Manage core accounting functions and ensure accuracy.
• Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership.
• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Maintain internal controls and GAAP compliance.
• Oversee cash flow, expenditures, and other key financial activities.
• Partner with operational teams to understand costs and margins.
• Support inventory and operational accounting.
• Coordinate annual audits and other financial reporting.
• Lead, develop, and support accounting team members.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.

Skills

Strong cost accounting experience

GAAP & financial reporting

Budgeting, forecasting & analysis

ERP/accounting systems & Excel

Analytical, organizational & communic.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Excel (Advanced)

Job description

Title: Assistant Controller (or possibly Controller, depending on experience)

Location: Long Island, NY (100% in office, not hybrid/remote)

Salary: $140k - $150k base, plus bonus and full benefits package

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller or Controller, depending on experience, to lead the accounting and financial reporting function for an established organization. This position will oversee day-to-day accounting activities while partnering with leadership on financial performance, budgeting, cost management, and business planning.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee monthly close, financial reporting, reconciliations, and general accounting activities.


• Manage core accounting functions and ensure accuracy and timeliness of financial information.


• Provide financial analysis and reporting to senior leadership.


• Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.


• Maintain appropriate internal controls and ensure compliance with GAAP.


• Oversee cash flow, expenditures, and other key financial activities.


• Partner with operational teams to better understand costs, margins, and business performance.


• Support inventory and operational accounting activities.


• Coordinate annual audits and other financial reporting requirements.


• Lead, develop, and support accounting team members.


• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, systems, and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.


• Approximately 8+ years of progressive accounting experience.


• Prior experience leading or managing an accounting function.


• Strong cost accounting experience within a manufacturing, production, or similarly operational environment.


• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial reporting.


• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.


• Experience working with ERP/accounting systems and advanced Excel skills.


• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.


• CPA preferred but not required.

Ideal Background

The successful candidate will combine strong technical accounting capabilities with hands-on experience supporting an operationally focused business. Experience analyzing product or production-related costs, inventory, margins, and operating performance will be particularly valuable.