Senior Accountant

Craig Bradford Associates, Inc.; Horsham (PA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Craig Bradford Associates, Inc. is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee accounting functions across affiliated entities.

You will manage month-end close, financial reporting, cost accounting, and ERP systems, partnering with leadership to support strategic decisions. This hands-on role requires strong leadership, compliance with GAAP, and the ability to drive process improvements in a manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience including senior-level responsibilities.
• Hands-on ERP system experience and consolidation reporting are required.
• Strong knowledge of accrual accounting, general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations.

Responsibilities

• Oversee month-end and year-end close across affiliated entities.
• Prepare and analyze complete financial statements including balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow.
• Manage general ledger, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, deferrals, and reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting across entities including intercompany transactions and consolidation.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit, tax-prep activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, reporting processes, and efficiency.
• Oversee cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations.
• Analyze product costs, manufacturing expenses, and variances.
• Monitor material, labor, and overhead costs to support costing and reporting.
• Assist with inventory accounting, valuation, and reconciliation.
• Collaborate with leadership to provide financial insight into manufacturing performance.
• Oversee AP/AR processes, vendor invoices, payments, invoicing, and collections.
• Monitor aging reports and reconciliations; maintain controls across AP/AR.
• Utilize ERP to manage data, reporting, and workflows; improve system utilization.

Skills

Leadership

Analytical skills

Communication

Problem solving

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Tools

ERP systems

Excel

Accounting software

Job description

For more than 50 years, our client has been a leader in engineered and manufactured specialized, precision components that keep heavy industry moving — serving various industries. This is an opportunity to play a key role in the financial operations of an established, hands‑on manufacturing business. The Assistant Controller will work closely with company leadership, oversee critical accounting functions, and contribute to financial reporting, cost management, and operational decision‑making.

The Role

Our client is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to oversee and manage key accounting functions across multiple affiliated entities. This position requires a strong background in full‑cycle accounting, comprehensive financial reporting, cost accounting, and ERP systems, along with prior management experience.

The Assistant Controller will take ownership of month‑end and year‑end close processes, the general ledger, reconciliations, financial statement preparation, accounts payable and receivable oversight, and intercompany accounting. This individual will also play an important role in analyzing manufacturing costs, monitoring financial performance, strengthening internal controls, and ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial information.

The ideal candidate is a hands‑on accounting professional with the leadership skills and technical expertise to manage accounting operations while partnering with leadership to support sound business decisions.

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Responsibilities:

• Oversee month‑end and year‑end close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial results.
• Prepare, review, and analyze complete financial statements, including the balance sheet, income statement, and cash flow reporting.
• Manage the general ledger, journal entries, accruals, prepaids, deferrals, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure accurate financial reporting across multiple affiliated entities, including intercompany transactions and consolidated reporting as applicable.
• Analyze financial results, investigate variances, and communicate findings to company leadership.
• Maintain appropriate internal controls and ensure compliance with applicable accounting standards and company policies.
• Coordinate with external auditors and support audit, review, and tax‑preparation activities.
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting procedures, reporting processes, and operational efficiency.

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance

• Oversee cost accounting activities related to manufacturing operations.
• Analyze product costs, manufacturing expenses, and cost variances.
• Monitor material, labor, and overhead costs to support accurate product costing and financial reporting.
• Assist with inventory accounting, valuation, and reconciliation.
• Analyze cost trends and identify opportunities to improve cost controls and profitability.
• Partner with operational leadership to provide financial insight into manufacturing performance.

Accounts Payable & Accounts Receivable Oversight

• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable processes to ensure accurate and timely transaction processing.
• Review vendor invoices, purchase orders, payment schedules, customer invoicing, and collections activities.
• Monitor outstanding balances, aging reports, and account reconciliations.
• Ensure appropriate controls and procedures are maintained across AP and AR functions.
• Resolve discrepancies and coordinate with internal departments to maintain accurate financial records.

ERP Systems & Process Improvement

• Utilize ERP and accounting systems to manage financial data, reporting, and accounting workflows.
• Maintain data integrity and ensure accurate recording of transactions across affiliated entities.
• Identify opportunities to improve system utilization, reporting capabilities, and accounting efficiency.
• Support the implementation or enhancement of accounting procedures and system processes as needed.
• Manage and oversee accounting personnel and day‑to‑day accounting activities.
• Establish priorities, monitor performance, and ensure deadlines and reporting requirements are met.
• Provide guidance and support to team members while maintaining high standards of accuracy and accountability.
• Develop and improve accounting policies, procedures, and internal controls.
• Collaborate with leadership and other departments to support the company's financial and operational objectives.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, including experience in a senior‑level accounting capacity.
• Prior management experience is required, including responsibility for supervising, leading, or managing accounting personnel or functions.
• Full financial reporting experience is required, including preparation and review of financial statements, month‑end close, and year‑end reporting.
• Cost accounting experience is required, preferably within a manufacturing or distribution environment.
• Hands‑on ERP system experience is required, including the ability to navigate accounting modules and use system data for financial reporting and analysis.
• Strong understanding of accrual‑basis accounting, general ledger management, journal entries, and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Experience managing or overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivable, and intercompany accounting.
• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Excel and strong financial analysis skills.
• Excellent organizational, analytical, communication, and problem‑solving abilities.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and maintain accuracy in a hands‑on business environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with ERP systems (Genius is A+)
• Prior experience in a manufacturing environment, particularly with product costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing overhead.
• Experience working with multiple affiliated entities and consolidated financial reporting.
• Experience improving accounting processes, internal controls, and financial reporting procedures.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Competitive compensation package based on experience.