Assistant Controller

Dormakaba USA, Inc.; North Green (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance

401k Matching

Paid Time Off

Parental Leave

Tuition Reimbursement

LinkedIn Learning access

Employee Assistance Programs

Job summary

Kaba Ilco, a part of dormakaba, seeks an Assistant Controller to manage financial reporting, close processes, inventory and cost accounting, and regulatory compliance at its NC manufacturing facility. The role partners with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership to maintain timely, accurate financial information and robust internal controls.

The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Accounting and 5+ years in manufacturing finance, with SAP or OneStream ERP experience and advanced

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience in manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, product costing, and manufacturing accounting principles.
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial reporting platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables and lookups.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Ensure governmental reports are completed and submitted on time.
• Maintain accuracy of balance sheet accounts with timely reconciliations.
• Assist in AR/AP functions and back up Credit Supervisor.
• Support reporting system setup to produce accurate monthly P&L statements.
• Assist monthly close and ensure data accuracy for timely closing.
• Develop forecasts and budgets by revising performance records.
• Ensure proper account distribution for expenses and assets.
• Assist in determining annual cost center absorption rates.
• Assist with year-end physical inventory to balance inventories.
• Oversee OneStream activities and accounting procedures.
• Serve as backup for Industrial Controller, Cost Accounting Manager, and Payroll tasks.
• Support special projects as assigned.

Skills

GAAP

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Internal controls

Cost accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

SAP

OneStream

Excel

Job description

Assistant Controller

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Kaba Ilco is seeking a skilled Assistant Controller. The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the financial management and accounting operations of the manufacturing facility by ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial reporting, accounting records, internal controls, and compliance requirements. This role oversees key accounting processes including month-end close, account reconciliations, inventory and cost accounting, budgeting and forecasting support, financial systems administration, and regulatory reporting.

The Assistant Controller partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, and Finance leadership to provide timely financial information, maintain strong internal controls, and support business performance. The position serves as a key resource for the accounting department and acts as a backup to critical accounting tasks, ensuring continuity of critical financial and operational processes

WHAT YOU WILL DO:

• Responsible for ensuring that all-governmental reports are completed and submitted in a timely manner
• Responsible for maintaining the accuracy of all balance sheet accounts by ensuring that account reconciliations are completed monthly/quarterly as scheduled
• Assist in AR&AP functions. Act as a backup to Credit Supervisor
• Assist in setting up and supervision of the reporting system, (i.e. receiving, shipping, finished goods inventories, labor distribution and material usage, etc) so that an accurate profit and loss statement can be submitted for each month's business by the established deadlines
• Assists in the monthly closing by reviewing accounting data for accuracy in order that the closing can be performed on a timely basis
• Revises performance records, anticipates sales and cost to assist in developing forecasts and budgets
• Insures proper account distribution for item expenses, inventories, fixed assets, etc.
• Assist in determining annual cost center absorption rates used to determine product cost
• Assist in the proper costing all product sold
• Assist with year-end physical inventory to assure accurate ending inventories balance
• Responsible for all OneStream activities
• Manages and resolves accounting department procedures
• Acts as backup to perform Industrial Controller, Cost Accounting Manager, and Payroll activities
• Performs other duties and supports special projects as assigned

WHAT WE REQUIRE:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and internal controls.
• Experience supporting month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience with balance sheet reconciliations, general ledger accounting, and financial reporting.
• Knowledge of inventory accounting, standard costing, product costing, and manufacturing accounting principles.
• Experience supporting budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Proficiency in ERP systems (SAP preferred) and financial reporting platforms.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including pivot tables, lookups, and financial modeling.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet strict deadlines.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to partner across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Manufacturing teams.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise sound professional judgment.

WHAT WE PREFER

• CPA, CMA, or other professional accounting certification.
• Master's degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration.
• Experience with OneStream financial reporting and consolidation systems.
• Experience with SAP S/4HANA or similar ERP platforms.
• Previous supervisory or team leadership experience.
• Experience with governmental, regulatory, or statutory reporting requirements.
• Experience supporting internal and external audits.
• Knowledge of fixed asset accounting and capital project accounting.
• Experience with inventory controls, physical inventory processes, and cycle count programs.
• Experience developing cost center allocations, absorption methodologies, and profitability analysis.
• Background in continuous improvement initiatives, process optimization, and financial systems implementations.
• Prior experience serving as a lead accountant, senior accountant, accounting manager, or assistant controller within a manufacturing operation.

WHAT WE OFFER:

• Taking Care of our Employees with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life and Disability Insurance coverage options.
• Your health is our priority, we offer Medical Wellness Programs to aid in your well-being.
• Vacation and Personal Time Off
• We support your growing family; we provide Parental Leave for Moms and Dads!
• Wisely plan for your future with our 401k Matching plan beginning on Day One.
• Supporting your career development with our Tuition Reimbursement Program.
• Robust culture supporting internal advancement with our Learn and Grow Program.
• 24/7 access to over 15,000 LinkedIn Learning courses to assist in your professional development and to expand on your individual interests.
• Employee Assistance Programs
• Unlimited Referral Reward Bonuses
• Corporate Discounts for shopping, travel and more!

WHY JOIN DORMAKABA?

Advanced Diagnostics, Ilco and Silca, comprise the Key Systems business unit of the parent Group dormakaba. Key Systems is the global leader in the Locksmithing and Automotive locksmithing industry and first key-blanks manufacturer, providing to our customers worldwide the latest technology and an outstanding know how. The uniquely extensive range of products and solutions - such as vehicle keys cloning and programming devices, residential keys' duplication solutions, key machines for professionals - is distributed in more than 130 countries, with a tailored presence of our three leading brands by channel and country.

At Kaba Ilco, we believe in diversity, equal opportunity, and the power of our values to drive our success. We are committed to providing a workplace that fosters inclusion and where all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

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