Assistant Controller
- Auburn, MA, United States
$105,000 to $120,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $105,000 to $120,000 USD / year
- Apply by
- Education
- Bachelor’s degree
- Experience
- At least 4 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a manufacturing organization in the Worcester area. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting leader who can guide a small team while staying closely involved in core financial operations. The position offers the opportunity to support accurate reporting, strengthen operational finance processes, and contribute to budgeting and performance analysis in a fast-paced environment.
Responsibilities:
- Lead the full monthly close cycle, ensuring deadlines are met and financial results are accurate and complete.
- Supervise and support a small accounting team while remaining actively involved in day-to-day accounting activities.
- Prepare monthly financial reports and management packages that provide clear insight into business performance.
- Oversee general ledger activity, account reconciliations, and the integrity of financial data across the organization.
- Partner with operations to monitor cost accounting activity, inventory balances, and manufacturing-related financial trends.
- Analyze gross margin performance and identify key drivers affecting profitability.
- Take an active role in developing annual budgets and supporting forecast updates throughout the year.
- Assist with audit preparation and help maintain compliance with applicable reporting and billing requirements, including government-related standards when needed.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field is required.
- At least 4 years of accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Proven background managing the month-end close process from start to finish.
- Strong working knowledge of general ledger accounting, financial reporting, and profit and loss analysis.
- Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and financial performance review.
- Familiarity with cost accounting and inventory accounting practices.
- Prior leadership experience with the ability to direct and develop accounting staff.
- Exposure to government billing or DCAA-related requirements is a plus.