Assistant Controller: Growth-Oriented Finance Leader (Manufacturing)

Forum Contract Manufacturing; Watertown (CT); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

Forum Contract Manufacturing in Watertown, CT, seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting. This is a hands-on role with growth into broader financial leadership.

Reporting to the Controller, you will own close processes, cost accounting, BOMs, variance analysis, and collaboration with operations. Proficiency with ERP, Power BI, and AI-enabled automation will help transform finance productivity.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, month-end close, and financial reporting.

Responsibilities

• Support and progressively own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close.
• Prepare and review financial statements, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and management reporting.
• Analyze actual results versus budget, forecast, and prior year and explain key business drivers.
• Manage standard costing, inventory accounting, BOMs, routings, and manufacturing variance analysis.
• Partner with Operations, Engineering, Purchasing, Sales, and other departments to improve financial and operational performance.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash-flow analysis, KPIs, and financial modeling.
• Assist with annual audits, internal controls, accounting policies, and compliance.
• Help lead and develop members of the Accounting team.
• Identify inefficient processes and implement practical solutions.
• Utilize ERP capabilities, Power BI, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve reporting and Finance productivity.

Skills

GAAP

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Excel

ERP systems

Leadership

Automation/AI tools

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Power BI

Job description

Forum Contract Manufacturing in Watertown, CT, seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to lead day-to-day accounting and financial reporting. This is a hands-on role with growth into broader financial leadership.

Reporting to the Controller, you will own close processes, cost accounting, BOMs, variance analysis, and collaboration with operations. Proficiency with ERP, Power BI, and AI-enabled automation will help transform finance productivity.