Assistant Controller: GAAP & Financial Close Lead

ZIM Aircraft Seating Group; North Carolina; On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

ZIM Aircraft Seating Group is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage daily accounting operations, ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance and lead a supervisory team. The role covers close processes, job costing, inventory valuation, and internal controls across finance functions.

The successful candidate will oversee general ledger integrity, manage reconciliations, support audits, and collaborate with other departments to drive accurate financial reporting and process improvements.

Qualifications

• BA/BS in Accounting/Finance or equivalent experience.
• Minimum five years of general accounting or financial analysis experience, preferably in manufacturing.
• CPA or postgraduate finance degree is a plus but not required.
• Strong analytical and interpretation skills.
• Proven ability to manage individuals and meet reporting timelines.
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft applications.
• Self-starter who can work with minimal supervision and deliver on schedule.
• Must read/write/speak English clearly.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the timely financial close process and support of forecast/budget cycles.
• Support day-to-day accounting team operations (A/R, A/P, Payroll).
• Oversee cash management and treasury functions.
• Provide direction and oversight of the general ledger, including analyses, reconciliations and journal entries.
• Reconcile accounts and ensure accuracy of financial records across subledgers.
• Verify job costs and reconcile subledgers to the general ledger (A/P, A/R, cash, equipment, payroll).
• Prepare schedules and documentation for external year-end audit, including physical inventory oversight.
• Coordinate with treasury and banking platforms.
• Ensure compliance with state/local tax filings (sales/use, property taxes, 1099).
• Monitor accounting policies and internal controls; minimize financial risk.
• Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data for decision making.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Analytical skills

People management

Communication

Self-starter

Excel proficiency

English proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Excel

ERP / accounting software

Job description

ZIM Aircraft Seating Group is seeking an Assistant Controller to manage daily accounting operations, ensure GAAP/IFRS compliance and lead a supervisory team. The role covers close processes, job costing, inventory valuation, and internal controls across finance functions.

The successful candidate will oversee general ledger integrity, manage reconciliations, support audits, and collaborate with other departments to drive accurate financial reporting and process improvements.