Assistant Controller

About the Company:

Our client is leading global manufacturer of engineered cast metal components, this company specializes in serving the aerospace, defense, and industrial gas turbine markets. With deep expertise in investment and sand casting technologies, it delivers high-integrity parts made from superalloys, titanium, aluminum, magnesium, and steel. These precision components are critical to the performance and safety of aircraft engines, military systems, and power generation equipment.

Headquartered in the United States and operating across North America and Europe, the organization employs thousands of skilled professionals and maintains a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. Its vertically integrated operations and commitment to continuous improvement make it a trusted supplier to top-tier OEMs and system integrators worldwide.

Requirements:

• A bachelors degree in Finance or Accounting is required, along with at least five years of progressive experience in manufacturing finance or accounting, including team leadership.
• Familiarity with ERP system conversions is a plus.
• Candidates should have strong expertise in US GAAP, cost accounting, and government contract compliance, as well as proficiency in ERP platforms and advanced Excel capabilities.

Day to Day Responsibilities:

Our client is hiring an Assistant Controller to manage financial operations in the aerospace division. This role focuses on regulatory compliance, cost accounting, and accurate financial reporting to support leadership decisions.

The company offers competitive pay, frequent overtime, quarterly bonuses, full health benefits, a 401(k) with match, and generous paid time off. It's a great opportunity to join a stable, growing business with over 30 years of success.

• The Assistant Controller will oversee the monthly financial close process, including journal entries, account reconciliations, and a thorough review of operating results to ensure accuracy in financial records.
• This role is responsible for implementing and maintaining efficient reporting procedures to support timely and precise financial disclosures.
• Key responsibilities include meeting corporate financial and tax reporting requirements, consolidating and issuing month-end reports, maintaining daily financial updates, and delivering weekly KPI metrics.
• The position also supports profit and loss forecasting, cash flow projections, and the preparation of the annual budget.
• A strong focus on internal controls and compliance is essential, with duties involving the documentation and enforcement of company policies and procedures.
• The Assistant Controller will also play a key role in supporting internal and external audits to ensure regulatory and procedural adherence.
• Inventory management is another critical area, including oversight of cost accounting, inventory subledger maintenance, annual overhead rate adjustments, and part cost roll processes.
• The role includes leading physical inventory counts and analyzing inventory adjustments and reserves.
• This position supervises the accounts receivable specialist and accounts payable support team, guiding performance management and professional development.
• Operational support responsibilities include providing financial insights to improve efficiency, presenting capital expenditure justifications, and safeguarding fixed assets through regular physical inventories
• The ideal candidate will possess excellent analytical and organizational skills, strong written and verbal communication abilities, and proficiency in database and accounting systems