Assistant Controller

Institute of Management Accountants, Inc.; Willoughby (OH); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

Consolidated Precision Products, in Willoughby, OH, seeks an Assistant Controller to support monthly close, cost accounting, forecasting, and financial reporting for aerospace casting and machining operations.

This role partners with plant leadership on budgeting and performance metrics, leverages ERP data, drives process improvements, and supports audits in a safety- and quality-focused culture.

Qualifications

• Experience with GAAP and financial reporting.
• Manufacturing cost accounting and standard cost updates.
• Budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
• Experience with ERP systems (SAP/Oracle).
• Advanced Excel and financial modelling.
• Develop and maintain internal controls and audit documentation.
• Data analysis and KPI reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close and GAAP reporting.
• Assist with cost accounting, standard cost updates, and inventory valuation.
• Prepare budgets, forecasts, and financial models for plant and corporate leadership.
• Perform variance, margin, and cost analyses and present insights.
• Maintain internal controls and audit readiness.
• Collaborate with operations to develop KPIs and improvement initiatives.
• Support audits with schedules, documentation, and explanations.
• Standardize reporting across sites and share best practices.

Skills

GAAP

Cost accounting

Budgeting

Forecasting

Variance analysis

ERP systems

Advanced Excel

Data analysis

Internal controls

Audit support

Inventory accounting

KPIs & reporting

Process improvements

Tools

SAP

Oracle

Job description

Assistant Controller

Consolidated Precision Products is seeking an Assistant Controller to support financial operations in our advanced manufacturing environment. This role assists with monthly close, cost accounting, forecasting, and financial reporting for aerospace casting and machining operations. The Assistant Controller will ensure compliance with GAAP, support audits, analyze variances, and partner with plant leadership on budgeting and performance metrics. You will leverage ERP data, drive process improvements, and support continuous improvement initiatives in a safety- and quality-focused culture.

Responsibilities

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting in accordance with GAAPAssist with cost accounting, standard cost updates, and inventory valuation for manufacturing operations
• Prepare and analyze budgets, forecasts, and financial models for plant and corporate leadership
• Perform variance, margin, and cost analyses and present insights to operations and finance teams
• Maintain and improve internal controls, ensuring compliance and audit readiness
• Leverage ERP and financial systems to produce accurate, timely financial and operational reports
• Support internal and external audits with schedules, documentation, and process explanations
• Partner with operations on KPIs and continuous improvement initiatives to enhance profitability
• Help develop and refine financial policies, procedures, and accounting processes
• Collaborate across sites to standardize reporting, share best practices, and support growth initiatives

Required Skills

• Financial reporting (GAAP)
• Cost accounting in manufacturing
• Budgeting and forecasting
• Variance and margin analysis
• ERP/financial systems (e.g., SAP/Oracle)
• Advanced Excel and financial modeling
• Internal controls and compliance
• Audit support and documentation
• Standard cost and inventory accounting
• Data analysis and KPI reporting