Manufacturing Assistant Controller: GAAP, ERP, Cost Insight

Sazerac; Louisville (KY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Sazerac seeks an Assistant Controller, Manufacturing to partner with the Manufacturing Controller and manage the accounting and financial operations of our plants. You will drive timely month-end closes, robust internal controls, and accurate reporting to support operational excellence.

The role requires hands-on leadership, ERP proficiency (Oracle), and advanced Excel skills. You will support year-end audits, annual operational planning, budgeting, forecasts, and cost accounting for

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting or relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years in a manufacturing environment with a CPG firm, and manufacturing cost accounting experience.
• Proficiency with ERP/accounting systems (e.g., Oracle), advanced Excel (PivotTables, VLOOKUP, Power Query, data modeling).
• Excellent communication and organizational skills, with ability to translate financial info for non-finance stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Support year-end audits with external accounting firms and help create the Annual Operational Plan.
• Oversee close processes, ensure data accuracy, and manage staff at assigned plants.
• Consolidate budgets, forecasts, and variance analyses; drive financial objectives.
• Support ERP implementation phasing and capital NPV activities.
• Analyze and reconcile General Ledger accounts, resolve discrepancies, and generate reports.
• Strengthen internal controls via process reviews and testing; ensure GAAP compliance.

Skills

ERP accounting systems

Advanced Excel

Financial analysis

Communication

People leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in finance or accounting

MBA (preferred)

CPA (preferred)

Tools

Oracle ERP

Job description

Sazerac seeks an Assistant Controller, Manufacturing to partner with the Manufacturing Controller and manage the accounting and financial operations of our plants. You will drive timely month-end closes, robust internal controls, and accurate reporting to support operational excellence.

The role requires hands-on leadership, ERP proficiency (Oracle), and advanced Excel skills. You will support year-end audits, annual operational planning, budgeting, forecasts, and cost accounting for