Assistant Controller | Manufacturing Finance & SOX Expert

Jobot; Long Beach (CA); On-site; USD 130,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision

401(k) matching

Life and disability insurance

PTO, sick leave, holidays

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Controller in Long Beach, CA to lead monthly close, manage program finance, and oversee inventory and cost accounting for a manufacturing business with space/defense exposure. You will ensure SOX compliance, drive ERP improvements, and mentor accounting staff.

The role offers a base salary of $130k–$165k plus bonus, with full benefits and a clear path to multi-site accounting responsibilities. On-site work with a dynamic, growth-focused team.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of accounting experience, manufacturing environment preferred.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and ERP proficiency.
• Excel and financial reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage monthly and year-end close, journal entries, reconciliations, and GAAP reports with AP/AR/payroll oversight.
• Own program finance: review EACs, revenue recognition timing, project billing, and flag issues to PMs and Finance Director.
• Reconcile project cost ledgers, assist PMs to resolve AR, oversee inventory accounting with operations and supply chain.
• Maintain internal controls and SOX compliance, support audits, drive ERP/process improvements, supervise staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

ERP proficiency

Excel and reporting

SOX compliance

Project accounting

Tools

ERP systems

Job description

Jobot is seeking an Assistant Controller in Long Beach, CA to lead monthly close, manage program finance, and oversee inventory and cost accounting for a manufacturing business with space/defense exposure. You will ensure SOX compliance, drive ERP improvements, and mentor accounting staff.

The role offers a base salary of $130k–$165k plus bonus, with full benefits and a clear path to multi-site accounting responsibilities. On-site work with a dynamic, growth-focused team.