Assistant Controller - Manufacturing

Champion Home Builders, Inc.; Greenfield Township (PA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k Plan with Company Match

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Medical

Rx

Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance

Job summary

Champion Home Builders, Inc. in Claysburg, PA, is seeking an Assistant Controller to assist the Controller in overseeing accounting policy and monthly financial statements. The role offers growth toward becoming a future Controller and exposure to cost accounting, payroll, purchasing, and cross-functional interactions.

Ideal candidates hold a BSc/BA in accounting or finance, with 1–2 years in manufacturing, and strong GAAP knowledge. CPA is a plus; proficiency in Excel and SAP is desired.

Qualifications

• Proven knowledge of GAAP and related regulations.
• Experience with budgeting, financial closure, and reporting processes.
• Strong analytical and forecasting capabilities.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist Controller in maintaining accounting policy and controls.
• Support balance sheet analysis of key accounts.
• Prepare monthly financial statements per GAAP and CEI principles.
• Learn payroll, purchasing, sales, and service interactions for month-end closure.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Analytical thinking

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

BSc/BA in accounting or finance

Tools

SAP

MS Excel

Job description

Good Life Begins With A Good Company.

Champion Home Builders, Inc. wants YOU!

We are seeking to hire an Assistant Controllerto join our team in the Claysburg, PA manufacturing facility. This is a progressive role that will be groomed into a Controller of tomorrow.

WHAT DO WE OFFER?

• 401k Plan with Company Match
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Medical
• Rx
• Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance.

WHO IS CHAMPION HOME BUILDERS, INC.?

For decades, Champion has served as a leader in the manufactured housing industry and one of the largest mobile and modular home builders in North America. Champion offers many factory-built solutions, from single-family and multi-family homes to commercial and government buildings. Our manufactured homes, modular homes, mobile homes, park models, and commercial modular buildings can be found throughout the United States and western Canada.

Throughout the organization, we act with integrity and respect. We take pride in our craftsmanship and build strong relationships with our customers, suppliers, and our employees. We know that we would not be successful without our team. In return for hard work and dedication, our goal is to provide a safe, productive, and enjoyable workplace for every employee.

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Assists the Controller in overseeing proper accounting policy.
• Assists the Controller in balance sheet analysis of key accounts.
• Assists Controller in timely and accurate preparation of the monthly Financial Statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and CEI accounting principles.
• Learn the functions of the accounting clerks in Payroll, Purchasing, Sales, and Service and how their duties interact with the preparation of month-end statements and analysis.
• Work with the Cost Accountant and Controller to learn the standard cost system and how it relates to pricing and the overall preparation of month-end statements.
• Help the Controller troubleshoot any problems that develop in the accounting department, systems or procedures.
• Assists Controller with the responsibility for the correct and accurate accounting of all expenditures and documents.
• Learn all the Champion policies relating to all accepted internal accounting controls.
• Learn all the software used by Champion relating to the accounting and financial functions.
• Learn the functions of all the other key managers and how they relate to the Controller's responsibilities.
• Oversee the accounting clerks and cost accountant in the Controller's absence.
• Assume responsibilities for all or a portion of the fiscal close from the Controller when needed.
• In Controller's absence, assumes responsibilities.

Education And/or Experience

BSc/BA in accounting, finance, or a relevant field is required.

One to two years of experience in a manufacturing environment is a plus.

Requirements

• Proven experience as an assistant controller or other similar position
• Solid knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting, etc.)
• Understanding of data analysis and forecasting
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially Excel) and accounting software (e.g. SAP)
• Well-organized with the ability to prioritize
• Very good communication and interpersonal skills
• Attention to detail and problem-solving ability
• Professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus

EEO Statement

Champion Home Builders is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, or other legally protected characteristics. Champion Home Builders participates in the E-Verify Program.