We are looking for an experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Fullerton, California. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in cost accounting and financial reporting, particularly within a manufacturing environment. You will play a key role in ensuring the accuracy of financial data, supporting audits, and driving process improvements.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Conduct month-end close processes, including preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and generating financial reports.<br>• Manage inventory accounting for raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods, ensuring accurate valuations and reconciliations.<br>• Establish and monitor standard costs, including bills of materials (BOMs), routing, cost absorption, and variance analysis.<br>• Prepare management reports, business reviews, and capital expenditure analyses, including payback and post-implementation reviews.<br>• Support audits by providing necessary documentation and assisting with financial, internal, and governmental compliance reviews.<br>• Analyze budgeting and forecasting performance, monitor KPIs, and identify areas for cost optimization.<br>• Implement and maintain robust internal controls to safeguard financial data and ensure compliance with regulations.<br>• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to improve processes and drive operational efficiency.<br>• Provide insights and analysis for strategic decision-making, leveraging strong analytical and problem-solving skills.<br>• Assist in monitoring and reporting on key financial metrics to provide clear visibility into organizational performance.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business Administration is required.<br>• 3–5 years of experience in a cost accounting or financial analysis role within a standard cost environment.<br>• Proficiency in US GAAP and standard cost accounting systems is essential.<br>• Hands-on experience with inventory accounting and reconciliation across raw materials, work-in-progress, and finished goods.<br>• Demonstrated ability to handle month-end close processes, journal entries, and financial reporting.<br>• Experience supporting audits, including financial, internal, and governmental reviews.<br>• Strong skills in budgeting, forecasting, KPI monitoring, and variance analysis.<br>• Advanced analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement abilities to drive financial accuracy and efficiency.

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