Onsite Assistant Controller - Manufacturing Finance Leader

CFS; Ball Ground (GA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

CFS is seeking an Assistant Controller for its Ball Ground, GA manufacturing operation. This fully onsite role leads month-end close, journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.

You will partner with operations, IT, and shared services to improve processes, support audits, and strengthen internal controls. The position requires 5+ years in manufacturing accounting and strong GAAP expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related discipline.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, manufacturing preferred.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting.
• ERP systems experience and advanced Excel skills required; Power BI a plus.
• Excellent communication and cross-department collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting.
• Oversee journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and reconciliations.
• Support audit activities by coordinating documentation and responding to requests.
• Collaborate with accounts payable and accounts receivable teams to ensure proper processing.
• Drive continuous process improvements to strengthen internal controls.
• Assist with tax compliance and other strategic accounting initiatives.

Skills

Advanced Excel

GAAP knowledge

Cross-functional collaboration

ERP systems experience

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

ERP systems

Power BI

Job description

CFS is seeking an Assistant Controller for its Ball Ground, GA manufacturing operation. This fully onsite role leads month-end close, journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition, fixed assets, and balance sheet reconciliations.

You will partner with operations, IT, and shared services to improve processes, support audits, and strengthen internal controls. The position requires 5+ years in manufacturing accounting and strong GAAP expertise.