Assistant Controller

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions; Tyler (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeside Recruiting Solutions in Tyler, Texas, is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage daily accounting operations and support financial leadership. You will collaborate closely with the Controller and maintain strong internal controls.

The ideal candidate should have a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, a CPA certification is preferred, and must possess 5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience, preferably in manufacturing or industrial environments.

Qualifications

• 5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing financial plans and forecasts.
• Monitor working capital, inventory levels, and asset utilization.
• Prepare financial analyses for capital project evaluations.
• Analyze variances and trends for actionable insights.
• Oversee daily accounting activities including the general ledger.
• Ensure timely completion of month-end and year-end close activities.
• Maintain strong internal controls for compliance.
• Supervise assigned Accounting team members.
• Partner with other departments to align financial and business objectives.

Skills

Knowledge of US GAAP

Financial analysis

ERP systems experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Strong internal controls

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance

CPA certification

Tools

Microsoft D365

Job description

The Assistant Controller will support financial leadership by managing daily accounting operations and ensuring accurate, timely reporting across the organization. This role works closely with the Controller to maintain strong internal controls, uphold compliance with corporate policies, and drive continuous improvement within the department.

Responsibilities

• Assist in developing, communicating, and analyzing financial plans, forecasts, and performance models for divisional business units.
• Monitor working capital, inventory levels, and asset utilization to support financial and operational objectives.
• Prepare financial analyses to support capital project evaluations, strategic initiatives, and business case development.
• Analyze variances, trends, and operational KPIs to provide actionable insights for department leaders.
• Oversee day‑to‑day accounting activities, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, and revenue recognition processes.
• Ensure accurate and timely completion of month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities.
• Maintain and enforce strong internal controls to ensure compliance with US GAAP and regulatory requirements.
• Assist in enhancing accounting processes through technology upgrades, ERP improvements, and system automation.
• Support treasury‑related tasks, including cash management, banking activities, and coordination with the Credit function.
• Supervise assigned Accounting team members, providing guidance, feedback, and development support.
• Partner with Operations, Sales, Engineering, HR, and other departments to ensure alignment between financial objectives and business initiatives.
• Collaborate with IT and data analytics resources to improve financial reporting, dashboards, and data accessibility.
• Spend time in manufacturing and operational areas to understand processes, identify improvement opportunities, and ensure financial practices align with real‑world operations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance required; CPA certification preferred.
• 5–7 years of progressive accounting or finance experience.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial environments preferred.
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial compliance requirements.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with ERP systems (Microsoft D365 preferred).