Senior Assistant Controller - Manufacturing & SEC Reporting

Conexus; California; On-site; USD 120,000 - 180,000; Full time

Job summary

Conexus, a public industrial manufacturer in the United States, seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the corporate accounting team and ensure accurate GAAP reporting. You will own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, coordinate with external auditors, and manage intercompany activity across six legal entities for consolidated statements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with the Shared Services Director on AP, AR, and Payroll

Qualifications

• 7–10 years of progressive accounting and finance experience, preferably in manufacturing or a publicly traded company.
• 3–5 years of supervisory or management experience, including mentoring and reviewing work.
• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and financial reporting for public companies.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage the day-to-day operations of the corporate accounting team.
• Oversee monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes with timely, GAAP-compliant reporting.
• Support external audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation.
• Manage inter-company accounts across six entities and prepare elimination entries for consolidated statements.
• Conduct variance analysis against budget and prior periods to provide insights to management.
• Oversee the general ledger, journal entries, and reconciliations.
• Oversee inventory accounting, including WIP, costing, reserves, and valuation.
• Collaborate with the Director of Shared Services to integrate AP, AR, and Payroll processes.
• Contribute to accounting policy development and internal controls improvements.
• Mentor and develop team members to maintain a high-performing accounting function.

Skills

Leadership

GAAP knowledge

Financial analysis

Mentoring

Cross-functional collaboration

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Conexus, a public industrial manufacturer in the United States, seeks an Assistant Controller to lead the corporate accounting team and ensure accurate GAAP reporting. You will own the monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes, coordinate with external auditors, and manage intercompany activity across six legal entities for consolidated statements.

The role requires hands-on leadership, process improvement, and collaboration with the Shared Services Director on AP, AR, and Payroll