Assistant Controller – manufacturing/distribution industry

firstPRO, Inc; Richboro (PA); On-site; USD 148,500 - 181,500; Full time

Job summary

An industry-leading distributor is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller to manage financial operations and lead the close processes. The position requires a strong foundation in accounting, experience in a multi-entity environment, and advanced Excel skills. This role offers up to $165k all-in compensation and involves some travel to U.S. warehouse locations. Ideal candidates will be proactive in identifying process improvements. This is a full-time position located in Richboro, Pennsylvania.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of accounting experience in a complex or multi-entity environment.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Willingness to travel ~10% to various U.S. warehouse locations.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly and year-end close processes alongside staff accountants.
• Review and prepare journal entries and detailed account reconciliations.
• Analyze complex financial data to generate insights and operational reports.
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and controls review.
• Identify and implement process improvements across accounting functions.

Skills

Accounting skills

Advanced Excel skills

Financial analysis

Process improvement

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

Job description

Assistant Controller – manufacturing/distribution industry

Our client, an industry-leading distributor, is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller. This role is 100% onsite with some travel and national scope, and is responsible for approximately $1.3 billion in billing across multiple locations. The ideal candidate has solid accounting skills, is comfortable improving processes, and has experience within a distribution, manufacturing, or multi-location company.

Assistant Controller - Up to $165k all in compensation

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly and year-end close processes alongside staff accountants
• Review and prepare journal entries and detailed account reconciliations
• Analyze complex financial data to generate insights and operational reports
• Support internal and external audits with documentation and controls review
• Investigate billing variances and perform ad hoc financial analysis
• Identify and implement process improvements across accounting functions
• Act as a key liaison between field operations and finance to ensure accuracy and transparency

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance (Accounting preferred)
• 3+ years of accounting experience in a complex or multi-entity environment
• Advanced Excel skills (VBA experience highly preferred)
• Strong understanding of financial statements, reconciliations, and internal controls
• Willingness to travel ~10% to U.S. warehouse locations (e.g., Chicago, Houston, Connecticut, Virginia)

Seniority level

• Director

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing, Finance, and Administrative

Industries

• Manufacturing