Assistant Controller- Cost Accounting

Segrera Associates; West Palm Beach (FL); On-site; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Segrera Associates seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to join a growing privately held manufacturing firm. The role partners with the Controller to oversee cost accounting, inventory management, and procure-to-pay across multiple facilities, driving process improvements and stronger internal controls.

The ideal candidate has a manufacturing accounting background with hands-on experience in inventory valuation, standard costing, and manufacturing variance analysis, and can collaborate with

Qualifications

• Manufacturing accounting background required.
• Experience with inventory and standard costing.
• Strong understanding of US GAAP and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Oversee cost accounting across multiple facilities, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and variance analysis.
• Manage procure-to-pay processes ensuring accurate integration of purchasing, receiving, inventory, AP, and the GL.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close with journal entries and reconciliations.
• Oversee general ledger, accounts payable/receivable, and fixed assets responsibilities.
• Develop and strengthen accounting policies and internal controls to support growth.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

Standard costing

Manufacturing variance analysis

Procure-to-pay

US GAAP

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join a well-established, privately held manufacturing organization experiencing significant growth through acquisitions. This newly created position will work closely with the Controller and play a key role in overseeing cost accounting, inventory management, and procure-to-pay processes across multiple manufacturing facilities.

The ideal candidate will bring a strong manufacturing accounting background, hands‑on experience with inventory and standard costing, and the ability to partner with operational teams to improve processes, strengthen internal controls, and ensure accurate financial reporting.

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee cost accounting activities across multiple manufacturing facilities, including inventory valuation, standard costing, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Manage and improve the procure-to-pay accounting process, ensuring accurate integration of purchasing, receiving, inventory, accounts payable, and the general ledger.
• Analyze material, labor, and overhead variances, partnering with Operations to identify discrepancies and opportunities for cost improvements.
• Oversee inventory accounting and controls, including reconciliations, cycle counts, physical inventories, and inventory adjustments.
• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, including journal entries, balance sheet reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Assist in overseeing general ledger accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and fixed assets.
• Develop and strengthen accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls to support operational growth.
• Partner with plant management, purchasing, and operations teams to improve financial visibility and reporting accuracy.
• Support ERP enhancements, reporting improvements, and accounting process automation.
• Assist with the integration of newly acquired operations, including standardization of accounting procedures and internal controls.
• Supervise and develop accounting staff while supporting the Controller with special projects and strategic initiatives.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Strong background in cost accounting, standard costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Hands‑on experience with procure-to-pay processes and the relationship between purchasing, receiving, inventory, accounts payable, and the general ledger.
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and month‑end close procedures.