Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller
Location: Branford, onsite
Salary: $125,000-$145,000
About the Company A well-established, global manufacturer with a strong track record of innovation and operational excellence. This organization is a leading provider of advanced engineered solutions across multiple industries and offers a dynamic, high-performance finance environment.

Position Summary The Assistant Controller will support the site Controller and Director of Operations in the development of financial plans, forecasts, and analysis of operational results. This role is an excellent opportunity for a finance professional looking to grow within a complex manufacturing environment while contributing meaningfully to the facility's leadership team.

Duties and Responsibilities of the Assistant Controller:

• Support financial accountability for manufacturing operations at the facility level
• Assist in performing forecasts, profit and COGS analysis, cost management, inventory control, capital investment requests, working capital, and financial reporting
• Partner with the Controller and operations leadership to provide timely, accurate financial insight
• Help develop and maintain accounting, analysis, and reporting formats, procedures/policies, and schedules
• Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and support waste elimination in administrative functions
• Prepare narratives, graphs, and other reports to support business reviews, management presentations, and customer-facing materials
• Assist in identifying key levers to drive business improvement and support implementation of improvement opportunities
• Support coordination of the capital appropriation process and post-project reviews
• Assist in monitoring performance measures including quality, productivity, delivery, cycle time, inventory optimization, and profitability
• Ensure compliance with internal financial reporting requirements and support Sarbanes-Oxley internal control documentation
• Manage multiple projects with competing deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Translate complex financial information into clear, accessible language for non-finance stakeholders

Basic Qualifications of the Assistant Controller:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance, Accounting, or Business with a concentration in Finance or Accounting
• Minimum of 5-7 years of progressive financial experience in a manufacturing environment
• Prior experience supporting or functioning within a plant/location finance team
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, with solid analytical skills
• Proficiency in MS Office; experience with Oracle, Hyperion, or similar ERP/reporting systems preferred
• Advanced Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available
• Cost accounting experience, including multi-level routing and bill of materials