Assistant Controller - Automotive Manufacturing

Somic America Inc.; Wytheville (VA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Somic America Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls for a two-plant automotive components operation in Wytheville, VA.

This professional role partners with plant leadership to ensure accurate reporting, cost control, and continuous process improvements. The successful candidate will manage month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cross-site audits while mentoring accounting staff and maintaining general

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Strong understanding of cost accounting, inventory accounting, and standard costing.

Responsibilities

• Support month-end close and financial reporting in a multi-plant environment.
• Oversee standard costing systems and analyze variances.
• Partner with plant management to identify cost reduction opportunities.
• Prepare management reports and KPIs for leadership.
• Lead internal controls and audit readiness across sites.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Standard costing

Excel modeling

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

SAP

Plex

Epicor

QAD

Oracle

Job description

Somic America Inc. is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee accounting, financial reporting, cost accounting, and internal controls for a two-plant automotive components operation in Wytheville, VA.

This professional role partners with plant leadership to ensure accurate reporting, cost control, and continuous process improvements. The successful candidate will manage month-end close, budgeting, forecasting, and cross-site audits while mentoring accounting staff and maintaining general