Assistant Controller, Manufacturing: Cost & Inventory Expert

Ballistic Advantage, LLC.; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Paylocity is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to build the accounting foundation for a growing firearms manufacturing business. This hands‑on role partners with operations leaders to drive cost accounting, inventory accuracy, reporting, controls, and scalable processes to support long‑term growth.

The ideal candidate brings 5+ years of progressive accounting experience with strong manufacturing and inventory accounting knowledge, advanced Excel skills, and familiarity with QuickBooks.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Strong manufacturing, cost accounting and inventory accounting experience.
• Experience with financial reporting, month‑end close and GL management.
• Understanding of GAAP and internal controls; advanced Excel skills; CPA/CMA/MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead month‑end, quarter‑end, and year‑end close activities.
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting.
• Own manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis.
• Partner with Operations to understand cost drivers and improve performance.
• Analyze inventory activity, cycle counts, and inventory controls.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and working capital planning.
• Help establish accounting processes, controls, and reporting for a growing organization.
• Collaborate with leadership on financial analysis and business decisions.
• Support audit, tax, banking, and compliance requirements.
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, systems, and operational efficiency.
• Assist with future ERP implementation and process improvements.

Skills

Cost accounting

Inventory accounting

GAAP & internal controls

Financial reporting

Month-end close

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA / CMA / MBA preferred

Tools

Excel

QuickBooks

Job description

Description

Build Something That Matters

We're looking for an experienced accounting professional who wants more than a traditional accounting role.

As our Assistant Controller, you'll help build the accounting foundation of a growing firearms manufacturing business. You'll partner closely with operations leaders, drive cost accounting and inventory accuracy, improve reporting, strengthen controls, and help create scalable processes that support long-term growth.

This is a hands-on role for someone who enjoys solving problems, improving systems, and turning financial data into actionable business insights.

What You'll Do

• Lead month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close activities
• Manage general ledger, reconciliations, accruals, and financial reporting
• Own manufacturing cost accounting, inventory valuation, and variance analysis
• Partner with Operations to understand cost drivers and improve performance
• Analyze inventory activity, cycle counts, and inventory controls
• Support budgeting, forecasting, and working capital planning
• Help establish accounting processes, controls, and reporting for a growing organization
• Collaborate with leadership on financial analysis and business decisions
• Support audit, tax, banking, and compliance requirements
• Identify opportunities to improve reporting, systems, and operational efficiency
• Assist with future ERP implementation and process improvements

Requirements

What We're Looking For

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience

• Strong manufacturing, cost accounting, and inventory accounting experience

• Experience with financial reporting, month-end close, and general ledger management

• Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls

• Advanced Excel skills

• QuickBooks experience required

• CPA, CMA, or MBA preferred

• Experience in acquisitions, startups, business transitions, or high-growth environments is a plus

You'll Be Successful If You

• Enjoy building processes and creating structure

• Can translate financial information into practical business recommendations

• Thrive in a fast-paced environment where priorities evolve

• Are equally comfortable digging into details and thinking strategically

• Build strong partnerships across Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, and Leadership

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to help shape the future of a growing manufacturing organization. You'll have visibility across the business, meaningful ownership of your work, and the ability to make a direct impact on operational and financial performance.

If you're looking for a role where you can build, improve, and influence, we'd love to meet you.