Senior Assistant Controller – Manufacturing Finance

Maschmeyer Concrete Company; United States; On-site; USD 90,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) Plan with matching contributors

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Job summary

Maschmeyer Concrete is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our Finance and Accounting team. This hands-on role supports the Controller in overseeing accounting operations, including general ledger, monthly close, inventory, and internal controls in a manufacturing environment.

You will analyze variances, drive process improvements, manage staff, and collaborate with operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliant, timely close.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting.
• 8+ years progressive accounting experience.
• 2+ years supervisory or management experience.
• Manufacturing accounting experience.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial reporting.
• Advanced Excel and ERP experience.
• Understanding of standard costing and inventory accounting.
• Experience linking POs, receiving, inventory, and GL.

Responsibilities

• Assist in managing the daily operations of the accounting department, including general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, fixed assets, inventory, and cost accounting.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial statements.
• Ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies.
• Monitor and strengthen internal controls and accounting procedures.
• Oversee and support inventory accounting, including inventory reconciliations, valuation, adjustments, cycle counts, and physical inventories.
• Analyze standard costs and manufacturing variances, including material, labor, and overhead variances, and work with Operations to investigate significant discrepancies.
• Support procure‑to‑pay accounting, resolve purchasing and inventory discrepancies, and ensure accurate month‑end recording of inventory, accruals, and expenses.
• Analyze financial performance and identify opportunities for process improvements and cost efficiencies.
• Support ERP system administration, reporting enhancements, and accounting automation initiatives.
• Partner with operational leaders to provide financial insights and support business decisions.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff while fostering professional development.
• Assist the Controller with special projects, process improvements, and other accounting and financial initiatives as needed.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Detail-oriented

Problem solving

Effective communication

Team leadership

Cross-functional collaboration

Accounting controls

Manufacturing accounting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics GP

IFS ERP

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Maschmeyer Concrete is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join our Finance and Accounting team. This hands-on role supports the Controller in overseeing accounting operations, including general ledger, monthly close, inventory, and internal controls in a manufacturing environment.

You will analyze variances, drive process improvements, manage staff, and collaborate with operations to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliant, timely close.