Assistant Controller – Manufacturing

Gibraltar Fabrication, LLC.; Burnet, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Gibraltar Fabrication, LLC. is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead the accounting function for our manufacturing division. You will own the division's financial records, coordinate with group leadership, and ensure accurate financial reporting across the company.

The ideal candidate is a CPA or CPA-track professional with strong manufacturing accounting experience, expertise in general ledger and month-end close, and a collaborative mindset to support operational decision-making.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• CPA or CPA-track preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate accounting records.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Produce internal financial statements and management reports.
• Support manufacturing accounting, including inventory and cost analysis.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Maintain schedules for prepaids, accruals, and balance sheet accounts.
• Support audit preparation and financial reviews.
• Work with operations leadership to support financial decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.

Skills

Manufacturing accounting

General ledger

Month-end close

Excel

Analytical skills

ERP systems

Global Shop Solutions

Collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

CPA candidate

Job description

The Assistant Controller leads the accounting function for a manufacturing division within a diversified group of companies. This role is ideal for a CPA or CPA-track accountant ready to take ownership of a division's accounting while working within a supportive group structure. The position manages the accounting and financial reporting for one operating company while collaborating with other division controllers and the Group Controller for guidance, support, and best practices.

What You'll Do

• Maintain the general ledger and ensure accurate accounting records.
• Prepare journal entries, reconciliations, and month-end close.
• Produce internal financial statements and management reports.
• Support manufacturing accounting, including inventory and cost analysis.
• Analyze financial results and investigate variances.
• Maintain schedules for prepaids, accruals, and balance sheet accounts.
• Support audit preparation and financial reviews.
• Work with operations leadership to support financial decision-making.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and reporting.

What You Bring

• Manufacturing accounting experience.
• Experience with general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Strong Excel and analytical skills.
• Experience with ERP systems; Global Shop Solutions experience is a plus.
• Detail-oriented, accountable, and motivated to grow into a leadership role in finance.
• Ability to collaborate with division controllers, group leadership, and operational teams.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• CPA or CPA candidate strongly preferred.