Assistant Controller - Growth Path to CFO in Manufacturing

Crown Technical Staffing; Springfield (IL); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Healthcare

Growth path to CFO

Direct leadership exposure

Stable work environment

Job summary

Crown Technical Staffing is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead a small finance team and work closely with the CEO and COO on cash management, reporting, and key business decisions. This on-site role emphasizes a hands‑on accounting mindset and clear communication with senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has a degreed accounting/finance background with 3–5+ years of experience, ERP familiarity (Epicor preferred), and a willingness to work in a manufacturing environment in the Springfield

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance is required.
• 3–5+ years of progressively responsible accounting experience.
• Manufacturing industry experience is helpful but not required. PoC of percentage‑of‑completion accounting is a plus.
• Hands-on approach; comfortable with numbers, capable of candid conversations and flagging issues.
• Epicor ERP experience is a plus.
• On-site/local to the Springfield, MO area.
• Strong self‑discipline and accountability; able to clear a background check.

Responsibilities

• Leads a small finance team, ensuring coverage across AP, AR, and GL.
• Manages daily accounting operations including payroll timekeeping and cash cycles.
• Prepares monthly internal financial statements and supports annual audits and budgets.
• Prepares budgets by collecting, analyzing, and consolidating data.
• Maintains standard costing system for the percentage‑of‑completion environment.
• Communicates with senior leadership and raises issues with recommendations.
• Supports bank relationship management and covenant tracking.
• Handles federal/state tax reporting and 1099s.
• Operates ERP system for all accounting functions.
• Participates in special financial projects and ad hoc reporting.

Skills

Leadership

Financial analysis

ERP experience

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Epicor ERP

Job description

Crown Technical Staffing is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead a small finance team and work closely with the CEO and COO on cash management, reporting, and key business decisions. This on-site role emphasizes a hands‑on accounting mindset and clear communication with senior leadership.

The ideal candidate has a degreed accounting/finance background with 3–5+ years of experience, ERP familiarity (Epicor preferred), and a willingness to work in a manufacturing environment in the Springfield