Assistant Controller

Venteon; Sabina (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Venteon Finance is seeking an Assistant Controller for a leading manufacturing company in Sabina, OH. This role partners with Operations and finance to drive cost visibility, financial reporting, budgeting, and forecasting in a fast-paced environment.

The ideal candidate has 3+ years of manufacturing accounting experience, strong knowledge of US GAAP, and ERP experience (Plex preferred). You will lead monthly closes, analysis, and internal controls.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and internal controls.
• Experience with ERP systems; Plex or similar manufacturing ERP experience preferred.
• Supervisory experience and exposure to FP&A preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, financial statement prep, and variance analysis.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis for operational and financial performance insights.
• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and variances; partner with Operations to identify improvements.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of accounting activities and staff, strengthen policies and internal controls.
• Coordinate external audits (financial statements and J-SOX) and support ERP/automation initiatives.

Skills

Excel

analytical thinking

communication

organizational skills

FP&A exposure

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Tools

Plex ERP

Job description

Venteon Finance is currently seeking an Assistant Controller for a leading manufacturing company located in the Sabina, OH area. This position will support the financial management and operational performance of the organization, with responsibility for financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, internal controls, and financial analysis.

The ideal candidate will have strong manufacturing accounting experience and the ability to partner closely with Operations and other functional teams to improve financial performance, cost visibility, and business decision-making.

Requirements of the Assistant Controller

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including financial reporting, cost accounting, budgeting, and forecasting.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, inventory accounting, standard costing, and manufacturing cost structures.
• Experience with ERP systems; Plex or similar manufacturing ERP experience preferred.
• Strong Excel, analytical, communication, and organizational skills; supervisory experience and exposure to FP&A strongly preferred.

Responsibilities of the Assistant Controller

• Lead and support monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, financial statement preparation, management reporting, and variance analysis.
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis while providing management with insight into operational and financial performance.
• Oversee standard costing, inventory valuation, and material, labor, and overhead variance analysis while partnering with Operations to identify root causes and opportunities for improvement.
• Provide day-to-day oversight of accounting activities and staff while strengthening accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Coordinate external financial statement and J-SOX audits and support continuous improvement, ERP, automation, and financial reporting initiatives.