About this role
Assistant Controller
Robert Half is looking for an Assistant Controller to provide strong accounting leadership and serve as a key finance partner across teams at our client located in South Jersey. This Assistant Controller role supports accurate financial reporting, operational decision-making, and forward-looking analysis within a manufacturing setting. The position also contributes to budgeting, compliance, audit readiness, and the responsible use of automation tools that strengthen reporting efficiency and control.
Responsibilities:
- Guide accounting practices, financial controls, and department procedures to align with business goals and operational needs.
- Manage monthly, quarterly, and year-end close activities to ensure timely, accurate, and well-documented financial results.
- Review and authorize journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and supporting schedules to maintain the quality of close reporting.
- Prepare and oversee financial statements, internal management reporting, and related analyses in accordance with U.S. GAAP and company standards.
- Lead cost accounting activities for manufacturing operations, including standard costing, inventory valuation, overhead application, and variance analysis.
- Maintain strong controls over inventory processes such as cycle counts, physical counts, reserve assessments, and adjustment reviews.
- Support budgeting, forecasting, and financial modeling by developing assumptions, analyses, and presentations for leadership review.
- Review customer pricing submissions and proposal support to confirm compliance, profitability, and adherence to internal approval expectations.
- Promote effective use of accounting and inventory systems while safeguarding data integrity, confidentiality, and internal control requirements.
Qualifications:
- The ideal Assistant Controller candidate should have a Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education. CPA preferred.
- 7+ years of progressive accounting experience
- Strong manufacturing cost accounting experience
- Advanced Excel and Power BI experience
- Strong knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls.
- Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.