Assistant Controller

ZIM Aircraft Seating Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIM Aircraft Seating Group is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage daily accounting operations, ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance and lead a supervisory team. The role covers close processes, job costing, inventory valuation, and internal controls across finance functions.

The successful candidate will oversee general ledger integrity, manage reconciliations, support audits, and collaborate with other departments to drive accurate financial reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of general accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• CPA or postgraduate finance degree is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
• Proven ability to manage individuals and meet reporting timelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and deliver on schedule.
• Must read/write/speak English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the timely financial close process and support of forecast/budget cycles.
• Support day-to-day accounting team operations (A/R, A/P, Payroll).
• Oversee cash management and treasury functions.
• Provide direction and oversight of the general ledger, including analyses, reconciliations and journal entries.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy of financial records across subledgers.
• Verify job costs and reconcile subledgers to the general ledger (A/P, A/R, cash, equipment, payroll).
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external year-end audit, including physical inventory oversight.
• Coordinate with treasury and banking platforms.
• Ensure compliance with state/local tax filings (sales/use, property taxes, 1099).
• Monitor accounting policies and internal controls; minimize financial risk.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data for decision making.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

People management

Communication

Self-starter

Excel proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP / accounting software

Job description

An Assistant Controller is responsible for the daily accounting operations, general ledger maintenance, and ensuring US GAAP/IFRS compliance. In addition, the role will supervise staff, support month-end close, monitor job costing/inventory valuation, maintain internal controls and assist in regulatory compliance.

• Assist with the timely financial close process and support of the periodic forecast/budget cycles
• Support the day-to-day operations of the accounting teamAccounts Receivable
• Accounts Payable
• Payroll
• Cash Management
• Provide direction and oversight to all aspects of the general ledger, including analysis, reconciliations, and journal entriesManage the general ledger and ensure proper coding of transactions
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records
• Verify the accuracy of all job costs as well as the reconciliation of all subledgers to the general ledger (A/P, A/R, cash management, equipment, payroll)
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external year-end audit, including annual Physical Inventory oversight
• Support Treasury functions within banking platforms
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, and local tax filings (sales & use tax, real and personal property taxes, and 1099)
• Monitor and enforce compliance with accounting policies and procedures
• Monitor and develop internal controls to minimize financial risk and identify areas of opportunity to better safeguard assets
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and support decision-making processes
• Manage and perform other duties consistent with the role of accounting professional

Secondary Duties:

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.

Job Qualifications:

Minimum:

• BA/BS Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance or with strong relevant experience. CPA or post graduate finance degree a plus but not required.
• Minimum five years general accounting or financial analysis experience (preferably in a manufacturing company environment).
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills
• Proven ability to manage individuals to provide robust data and maintain reporting timelines
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft software applications
• Individual should be a self-starter requiring minimum supervision and able to work to deliver on schedule
• Ability to coherently present to stakeholders in written form and verbally
• Inquisitive mindset looking for continuous improvement and confidence promoting change
• Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language

Physical Requirements:

• Normal office environment where approximately 80% of work is performed in a sitting position with the remaining time walking and moving around the office and manufacturing areas.
• Duties require normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination for keyboard operations.
• Normal duties involve typical office duties that consist of stretching, reaching, and stooping with lifting typically limited to 10-20 lbs. maximum
• Normal or corrected hearing and vision are required.
• Occasional exposure to manufacturing areas for meetings and other functions.