Assistant Controller: Path to Controller | 4-Day Onsite

KBW Financial Staffing & Recruiting; Sturbridge (MA); On-site; USD 110,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

KBW Financial has partnered with a high tech manufacturer in the Soutbridge, MA area to identify an Assistant Controller. This role will oversee the GL and day-to-day accounting functions, treasury, cost accounting, and budgeting.

The position offers a clear growth path to Controller and requires four days on site. The successful candidate will manage a small accounting team, ensure GAAP compliance, and collaborate with the executive team and outside partners on audits, tax, and regulatory

Qualifications

• BS in Accounting, Finance or related field.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Working knowledge of Federal Government contracts.
• US GAAP experience.
• Knowledge of IFRS a plus.
• System optimization experience.
• Experience supporting audits and tax.
• Manufacturing experience including cost and inventory.

Responsibilities

• Oversee the company's accounting function and manage a small team.
• Manage day-to-day accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoice/billing, customer credits and collections, payroll, inventory, fixed assets, and cost accounting.
• Manage reporting for the Executive Team and the Board of Directors.
• Ensure internal controls are in place and GAAP compliant.
• Provide analysis for financial trends.
• Provide recommendations to enhance financial performance and opportunities.
• Manage outside audit firm, banks, and insurance and payroll service providers.
• Coordinate the annual income tax filing process with the outside tax firm.
• Coordinate state and local sales and payroll tax laws.

Skills

US GAAP

Financial analysis

Team leadership

Education

BS in Accounting/Finance or related

Job description

KBW Financial has partnered with a high tech manufacturer in the Soutbridge, MA area to identify an Assistant Controller. This role will oversee the GL and day-to-day accounting functions, treasury, cost accounting, and budgeting.

The position offers a clear growth path to Controller and requires four days on site. The successful candidate will manage a small accounting team, ensure GAAP compliance, and collaborate with the executive team and outside partners on audits, tax, and regulatory