Manufacturing Assistant Controller - Hybrid, Growth Focus

Jobot; Mitchell (IL); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Mitchell, IL seeks an Assistant Controller to manage general ledger, close, and financial reporting for a growing manufacturing-related business. This on-site role requires strong GAAP knowledge and full-cycle accounting expertise to support operations and drive performance.

The candidate will lead month-end close, coordinate with auditors, and mentor AP/AR staff while maintaining strong internal controls and accurate financial statements.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance or related field.
• Progressive accounting/finance experience in manufacturing, food production, or distribution is preferred.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and full-cycle accounting.

Responsibilities

• Manage day-to-day accounting across the general ledger, AP, AR, and financial reporting.
• Lead month-end and year-end close processes, journal entries, accruals, and reconciliations.
• Prepare and review balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and other financial reports.
• Maintain accurate balance sheet reconciliations and investigate discrepancies.
• Support budgeting, forecasting, cash flow planning, and financial analysis.
• Partner with operations to provide financial insights and improve performance.
• Support inventory costing, physical inventory, and cycle counts.
• Strengthen internal controls, policies, and processes as the company grows.
• Coordinate with external auditors and assist with annual audits.
• Provide guidance to AP/AR teams and mentor staff.
• Identify opportunities to improve efficiency, accuracy, and reporting.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Full-cycle accounting

Month-end close

Financial reporting

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Independent work

Mentoring accounting team

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Dynamics 365 Business Central

ADP Workforce Now

Job description

Jobot in Mitchell, IL seeks an Assistant Controller to manage general ledger, close, and financial reporting for a growing manufacturing-related business. This on-site role requires strong GAAP knowledge and full-cycle accounting expertise to support operations and drive performance.

The candidate will lead month-end close, coordinate with auditors, and mentor AP/AR staff while maintaining strong internal controls and accurate financial statements.