Assistant Controller

LHH; Santa Clarita (CA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual Bonus

5% 401k retirement contribution match

Comprehensive healthcare

Growth path to Controller

Job summary

A leading financial services company is seeking an Assistant Controller in Santa Clarita, CA. This hands-on leadership role involves overseeing General Ledger, financial analysis, and cost accounting. Candidates must have a BS in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of experience, ideally in the manufacturing sector. Additional qualifications include strong capabilities in variance analysis and budgeting, with CPA or CMA preferred. The position offers a compensation package between $125K and $140K, alongside various benefits including an annual bonus and a 401k match.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of progressive experience in accounting or finance.
• Experience in the manufacturing industry.
• Standard Cost Accounting knowledge is a must.
• Experience in budgeting and forecasting processes.

Responsibilities

• Ownership of General Ledger, FP&A, and Costing.
• Monthly journal entries and G/L reconciliations.
• Support financial statement preparation.
• Review and oversee accounts receivable processes.
• Involvement in budget and forecasting functions.

Skills

Cost Accounting

Variance Analysis

Budgeting

Financial Analysis

Leadership

Education

BS degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Assistant Controller

Compensation: $125-140K

Benefits

• Annual Bonus
• 5% 401k retirement contribution match
• Comprehensive healthcare, multiple options
• Growth path to Controller within 1-2 years (Succession planning)

Reports to

Plant Controller

Challenges

Growth and upcoming software implementation.

Hours / Schedule

Typical 7-30 to 5-00 day shift; quarter end can run 55-60 hours for 1-2 weeks.

Job Responsibilities

• Hands on Leadership role with ownership of the GL, FP&A, and Costing.
• Standard monthly J/Es, more complex inventory J/Es, accruals, G/L reconciliations.
• Supports Financial Statement Preparation.
• Oversight of A/R processes, review.
• Cost Accounting – all Standard Cost.
• Very involved in Budget, Forecasting, Financial Analysis functions.

Qualifications

• BS degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience.
• Standard Cost Accounting knowledge.
• Variance Analysis, budgeting and forecasting experience.
• CPA or CMA (nice to have).
• SOX environment experience – no findings in the last year.
• US PERSON (Citizen or Green card holder) by ITAR standards.