Assistant Controller (1144444)

The Judge Group; Lancaster (Lancaster County); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Judge Group seeks an hands-on Assistant Controller to support a manufacturing operation in Lancaster, PA, working four days on-site. This role blends controllership duties with manufacturing finance, cost accounting, and process improvement.

You will partner with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering and leadership to drive results, manage month-end close, cost variance analysis, and maintain audit-ready records while advancing ERP initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 7+ years in accounting, controllership, or manufacturing finance
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment
• Strong cost accounting, standard costing, and inventory accounting knowledge
• Experience with journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills
• Strong communication and partnership with operations leaders

Responsibilities

• Lead month-end close activities with journal entries, accruals, and reporting
• Maintain audit-ready balance sheet and financial records
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting, standard costing, inventory valuation, and reserve analysis
• Analyze labor, material, overhead, scrap, yield, and production variances
• Partner with plant leadership to explain financial performance and identify improvements
• Support forecasting, budgeting, and operating plans
• Develop KPIs for manufacturing performance, inventory, costs, and efficiency
• Strengthen internal controls and assist with audits and ERP initiatives
• Coach accounting staff and drive continuous improvement

Skills

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication skills

Month-end close

Variance analysis

Financial reporting

Cost accounting

Education

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

Tools

SAP

Oracle

NetSuite

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Location: Lancaster, PA

Salary: $80,000.00 USD Annually - $120,000.00 USD Annually

Description

Assistant Controller Location: Lancaster, PA (4 Days Onsite)

About Opportunity

We are seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to support a manufacturing operation in Lancaster, PA. This position combines traditional controllership responsibilities with manufacturing finance, cost accounting, operational partnership, and process improvement initiatives.

The ideal candidate will be comfortable moving between accounting details and plant-floor financial performance, partnering closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Engineering, and leadership teams to drive business results.

What You\'ll Do

• Lead month-end close activities, including journal entries, accruals, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Ensure balance sheet integrity and maintain audit-ready financial records.
• Manage manufacturing cost accounting, including standard costing, inventory valuation, and reserve analysis.
• Analyze labor, material, overhead, scrap, yield, and production efficiency variances.
• Partner with plant leadership to explain financial performance and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Support forecasting, budgeting, annual operating plans, and working capital management.
• Develop and maintain KPIs related to manufacturing performance, inventory, costs, and operational efficiency.
• Strengthen internal controls and support audit requirements.
• Assist with ERP-related initiatives, process optimization, and future system enhancements.
• Coach and support accounting and finance team members while driving a culture of accountability and continuous improvement.

What We\'re Looking For

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor\'s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 7+ years of progressive experience in accounting, controllership, manufacturing finance, plant finance, or cost accounting.
• Experience supporting a manufacturing environment.
• Strong understanding of:
• Cost accounting
• Standard costing
• Inventory accounting
• Variance analysis
• Financial reporting
• Month-end close processes
• Experience preparing journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Advanced Excel and financial analysis skills.
• Strong communication skills with the ability to partner effectively with operational leaders.
• Ability to work onsite in Lancaster, PA four days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CMA, MBA, or similar professional credential.
• Experience with SAP, Oracle, NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, or other ERP systems.
• Background in SOX-controlled or audit-driven environments.
• Prior experience leading, mentoring, or reviewing accounting staff.
• Exposure to ERP implementations, integrations, or system transitions.
• Lean, Kaizen, or continuous improvement experience.