Assistant Controller (Controller Track) - Manufacturer in Miami, FL

Daley And Associates, LLC; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 130,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Daley And Associates, LLC, a Miami-based chemical manufacturing and water-treatment company, seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to join its finance team and lead close processes.

This hands-on role covers multi-entity accounting, GAAP compliance, and collaboration with operations to improve financial visibility, with a clear path toward a Controller position.

You'll work with senior leadership and oversee reporting across locations.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience with close leadership.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and internal controls.
• Experience managing across multiple entities or locations.
• Proficiency in Excel; ERP experience; Acumatica a plus.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance; related experience may count.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Oversee accounting across entities ensuring accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain GAAP compliance and internal controls.
• Collaborate with operations to improve financial visibility.
• Identify opportunities to enhance processes and reporting.

Skills

Accounting proficiency

GAAP expertise

Financial close

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP systems

Acumatica

Job description

Assistant Controller (Controller Track) - Manufacturer in Miami, FL

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join the finance team of an established, chemical manufacturing and water-treatment company in Miami.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an accounting professional with strong technical skills, a hands-on approach, and the ability to work across a complex, multi-entity organization. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and a defined opportunity to develop toward a future Controller position.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial statements.
• Oversee accounting activities across legal entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely reporting.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and established internal controls.
• Partner with manufacturing, distribution, and other operational teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial visibility.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with finance leadership on ongoing business and accounting priorities.

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant financial close and general ledger responsibility.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience managing accounting across multiple entities, business units, or locations.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems; Acumatica is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with both finance and operational leadership.
• Manufacturing, chemical production, distribution, transportation, or other multi-location industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

$130K-$160K base salary dependent on experience