Assistant Controller

Confidential Jobs; Lancaster (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential Jobs is seeking a cost accounting professional to strengthen financial processes within a fast-paced manufacturing environment in Ohio. You will partner with operations to improve cost analyses, enable data-driven decisions, and support plant performance through accurate reporting and controls.

The role emphasizes detailed cost analysis, process improvements, and collaboration with plant leadership to enhance financial results and compliance with GAAP.

Qualifications

• Experience in cost accounting, plant accounting, or manufacturing finance.
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and cost analysis.

Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, timely, and consistent accounting records in accordance with GAAP and company policies.
• Support cost accounting activities including manufacturing cost analysis, inventory, tooling, fixed assets, and program-related expenses.
• Analyze cost variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts; identify trends and opportunities for improvement.
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end close activities.
• Review capital expenditures to ensure proper accounting treatment, coding, and documentation.
• Assist with financial planning, forecasting, business plan preparation, and audit requirements.
• Develop and maintain financial controls, reporting processes, and procedures to safeguard company assets.
• Provide accurate and relevant management reporting to support operational and financial decision-making.
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on strengthening financial processes and plant performance.

Skills

Cost accounting

Manufacturing finance

Job description

Join a growing organization where you will play a key role in strengthening financial processes, supporting plant operations, and providing accurate cost analysis to drive business decisions. This position is ideal for a cost accounting professional who enjoys partnering with operations, improving processes, and providing meaningful financial insights in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Maintain accurate, timely, and consistent accounting records in accordance with GAAP and company policies
• Support cost accounting activities including manufacturing cost analysis, inventory, tooling, fixed assets, and program-related expenses
• Analyze cost variances between actual results, budgets, and forecasts; identify trends and opportunities for improvement
• Prepare journal entries, account reconciliations, and support month-end close activities
• Review capital expenditures to ensure proper accounting treatment, coding, and documentation
• Assist with financial planning, forecasting, business plan preparation, and audit requirements
• Develop and maintain financial controls, reporting processes, and procedures to safeguard company assets
• Provide accurate and relevant management reporting to support operational and financial decision-making
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives focused on strengthening financial processes and plant performance

Qualifications

• Experience in cost accounting, plant accounting, or manufacturing finance
• Strong understanding of financial controls, reconciliations, and cost analysis