<p><strong>Assistant Controller – Growing Plant Operation |Manufacturing / Engineering | Strabane, PA</strong></p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Strabane, PA (Onsite)</p><p><strong>Industry:</strong> Construction • Manufacturing • Engineering </p><p><strong>Reports To:</strong> Plant Controller</p><p><strong>Why this role exists:</strong> Growth</p><p><br></p><p><strong>About the Opportunity</strong></p><p>We’re supporting a large and rapidly growing Plant operation in <strong>Strabane, PA</strong>. The organization is investing heavily in upgrading systems, processes, financial visibility, and in the team itself. </p><p>We are seeking a <strong>hands-on, sharp, and growth-minded Assistant Controller</strong> to partner closely with the Plant Controller in running the financial operations of a large, high‑revenue, multi-entity environment. This is an opportunity to step into a critical role where you’ll directly shape day‑to‑day accounting operations, strengthen financial controls, and contribute to the modernization of the finance function.</p><p>This role is ideal for someone who has strong industry experience and is ready to take the next step in their career—learning directly under an experienced Controller while playing a meaningful role in a large, evolving organization.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Do</strong></p><ul><li>Support the Plant Controller with all aspects of the accounting function, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting.</li><li>Take ownership of <strong>month‑end close activities</strong>, journal entries, reconciliations, accruals, and internal controls.</li><li>Assist with consolidated financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.</li><li>Work closely with operations, project managers, and plant leadership to provide financial visibility and support decision-making.</li><li>Participate in process improvements to strengthen accuracy, efficiency, and compliance across accounting operations.</li><li>Support enhancements in job costing, revenue recognition, WIP reporting, inventory, and project-based accounting.</li><li>Help mentor and guide junior accounting staff as needed.</li><li>Step in as a trusted right-hand partner to the Controller, with opportunities for leadership growth.</li></ul><p><br></p>

<p><strong>What We’re Looking For</strong></p><p><strong>Most important qualifications:</strong></p><ul><li>Strong experience in accounting within <strong>construction, engineering, manufacturing, electrical contracting, logistics, utilities, or similar project‑based industries</strong>.</li><li>Experience supporting a <strong>large, high-revenue</strong> operation or multi-entity environment.</li></ul><p>Additional qualifications:</p><ul><li>5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with senior-level or supervisory experience preferred.</li><li>Strong understanding of job cost accounting, project accounting, WIP, inventory, and revenue recognition.</li><li>Detail-oriented, organized, and comfortable operating in a fast‑moving, high‑growth environment.</li><li>Someone who enjoys being both <strong>hands-on and collaborative</strong>, and who wants to continue growing into higher levels of accounting leadership.</li></ul><p><strong>Why This Company?</strong></p><ul><li>A business that is <strong>large enough to be complex</strong>—yet small enough that your work truly matters.</li><li>Strong executive and Controller-level leadership that values professional development.</li><li>Opportunity to meaningfully influence processes, systems, and financial structure during a major growth phase.</li><li>A supportive, people-focused culture rooted in teamwork, integrity, and long-term success.</li><li>Competitive compensation, great benefits, and clear potential for advancement.</li></ul><p>If you’re an accounting professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and has strong matching industry experience—this is an opportunity to elevate your career.</p><p><strong>Apply now!</strong></p>

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