Assistant Controller: Manufacturing Growth & Strategy

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC

New Britain (CT)

On-site

USD 100,000 - 130,000

Full time

11 days ago

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Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is representing an Assistant Controller in New Britain, CT. The role focuses on leading the general ledger close, ensuring GAAP compliance, and coordinating with external audits, while guiding a skilled accounting team.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of full-cycle GL experience in manufacturing, plus strong ERP and advanced Excel skills to drive budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements across the finance

Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 5+ years of full-cycle general ledger accounting experience within manufacturing or related industry.
  • Strong ERP experience and advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review financial statements while overseeing general ledger activities and month-end/year-end close processes.
  • Perform account reconciliations and ensure GAAP compliance and internal policies.
  • Support external audits, tax filings, and financial reporting requirements.
  • Analyze financial results and assist with budgeting, forecasting, and process improvement initiatives.
  • Strengthen internal controls and provide guidance to junior accounting staff.

Skills

GAAP knowledge
Financial analysis
Month-end close
People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

ERP system
Microsoft Excel

Job description

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is representing an Assistant Controller in New Britain, CT. The role focuses on leading the general ledger close, ensuring GAAP compliance, and coordinating with external audits, while guiding a skilled accounting team.

Ideal candidates will have a Bachelor’s in Accounting or Finance and 5+ years of full-cycle GL experience in manufacturing, plus strong ERP and advanced Excel skills to drive budgeting, forecasting, and process improvements across the finance

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