: Assistant Controller

Odyssey Information Services; Shawnee (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) with match

Paid time off

Life/disability insurance

Employee assistance programs

Professional development

Job summary

Odyssey Information Services is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our leadership team for a growing manufacturing client. This hands-on role blends accounting with strategic FP&A, internal controls, and audit readiness to support executive decision-making.

You will lead monthly close, budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and financial reporting, partnering with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Sales.

Qualifications

• 7+ years of progressive experience across accounting, finance, and FP&A.
• Manufacturing industry background with cost accounting experience.
• Strong US GAAP knowledge, close management, budgeting, and financial modeling.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA or CMA preferred.
• IPO readiness, SEC reporting, or SOX experience desirable.
• Excellent communication and leadership skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Oversee GAAP-compliant financial statements and cost accounting activities.
• Drive budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis to support decisions.
• Develop and present management reporting packages and KPI dashboards.
• Partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and Sales for financial insights.
• Strengthen internal controls, audit readiness, and support SEC disclosures.
• Drive ERP improvements and enhancements to reporting infrastructure.

Job description

Our client, an established and rapidly growing manufacturing organization, is seeking an experienced, strategically minded Assistant Controller to join their leadership team. This is a highly visible, hands-on role designed for a financial leader who can drive operational excellence while serving as a key strategic partner to executive leadership during an important phase of company evolution.

Position Overview

The Assistant Controller will bridge traditional corporate accounting and strategic financial analysis. In addition to overseeing financial close processes, internal controls, and audit readiness, this role carries significant responsibility for dynamic forecasting, financial modeling, manufacturing cost analysis, and executive decision support. The ideal candidate excels at transforming complex operational data into actionable insights for corporate leadership and non-finance business partners.

Key Responsibilities

• Financial Close & General Ledger Leadership: Manage key aspects of the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes. Prepare and review GAAP-compliant financial statements, oversee cost-accounting activities (including standard costs and inventory), and guide team members within the accounting department.
• Strategic Analysis, Budgeting & Forecasting: Lead financial modeling, annual budgeting, long-term forecasting, and variance analysis to drive business performance, profitability, and cash flow optimization.
• Executive & Operational Reporting: Develop, maintain, and present recurring management reporting packages, executive/board decks, business reviews, and operational KPI dashboards for corporate leadership and business unit heads.
• Cross-Functional Business Partnership: Collaborate directly with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, Sales, and HR to provide financial insights, evaluate working capital and capital investments, and support strategic decision-making.
• Compliance, Audit & Governance: Strengthen internal control frameworks to support SOX-ready environments, manage external audit processes, ensure technical accounting alignment, and assist with future preparation for SEC filings and disclosure requirements.
• Process Improvement & Systems: Drive enhancements across ERP systems, consolidation workflows, financial reporting infrastructure, and overall department efficiency.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Experience: 7+ years of progressive, blended experience across accounting, corporate finance, and FP&A.
• Industry Background: Prior experience in manufacturing sectors (e.g., aerospace, defense, automotive, or industrial manufacturing) and cost accounting is strongly preferred.
• Technical Competencies: Strong foundational knowledge of US GAAP, financial close management, budgeting, financial modeling, and advanced Excel skills.
• Education & Credentials: Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related quantitative field. CPA, CMA, or prior public accounting experience is strongly preferred.
• Specialized Exposure: Previous experience with IPO readiness, SEC reporting, or SOX compliance frameworks is highly desirable.
• Communication & Leadership: Demonstrated ability to build, lead, and mentor direct reports, with exceptional presentation skills tailored for executive leadership and cross-functional teams.
• Competitive base salary structure commensurate with experience
• Comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plan with company match
• Paid time off (vacation and company holidays), life/disability insurance, and employee assistance programs
• Professional development support and wellness initiatives