Senior Assistant Controller: GAAP, Audit & Improvement

Cemstone; Mendota Heights (MN); On-site; USD 150,000 - 175,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Life Insurance

Retirement Plans

Paid Time Off

Wellness Program

Education Assistance

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Cemstone seeks an Assistant Controller to lead a team of accountants and ensure GAAP compliance across the organization. You will deliver timely internal financial reports and liaise with the Controller and CFO on regulatory matters.

The role includes guiding the external audit, strengthening internal controls, optimizing financial systems, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve margins and asset management.

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of financial accounting experience in manufacturing.
• 3 years of supervisory experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required; CPA/CMA or MBA preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise the Corporate Accounting staff and maintain GAAP compliance.
• Prepare and review internal financial reports and ensure timeliness and accuracy.
• Lead external audit processes and liaise with auditors.
• Oversee bank transfers, tax payments, and treasury activities.
• Support inventory management, cost reduction, and margin improvement initiatives.
• Collaborate with leadership to manage department budgets and financial goals.

Skills

Leadership

Quality Management

Change Agent

Company Focus

Language Skills

Mathematical Skills

Reasoning Ability

Computer Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA/CMA or MBA preferred

Tools

Accounting software

Spreadsheet software

Word processing software

Job description

Cemstone seeks an Assistant Controller to lead a team of accountants and ensure GAAP compliance across the organization. You will deliver timely internal financial reports and liaise with the Controller and CFO on regulatory matters.

The role includes guiding the external audit, strengthening internal controls, optimizing financial systems, and partnering with cross-functional teams to improve margins and asset management.