<p>We are looking for an Assistant Controller to help lead accounting and financial operations for a manufacturing business in Martinsville, Virginia. This position supports accurate reporting, disciplined close processes, and sound financial controls while partnering with operational teams across the organization. The ideal candidate brings strong experience in manufacturing accounting and can contribute both to day-to-day execution and to the improvement of reporting, analysis, and process efficiency.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Manage daily general ledger activity, record accounting transactions, and prepare journal entries that support accurate financial records.</p><p>• Lead monthly, quarterly, and annual close activities, including reconciliations, accruals, prepaid accounts, and supporting schedules for balance sheet accounts.</p><p>• Maintain oversight of inventory accounting for raw materials, work-in-process, and finished goods, and investigate differences between subledgers and the general ledger.</p><p>• Review production, labor, material, and overhead cost trends to identify variances and provide insight into manufacturing performance.</p><p>• Support customer billing, cash application, collections tracking, and credit monitoring to strengthen accounts receivable performance.</p><p>• Oversee accounts payable workflows by confirming proper coding, approvals, payment timing, and resolution of vendor invoice issues.</p><p>• Assist with cash management activities, including bank reconciliations, short-term cash planning, and review of unusual account activity.</p><p>• Partner with operations, purchasing, sales, and leadership to analyze margins, working capital, inventory movement, and other financial indicators.</p><p>• Improve accounting procedures, documentation, internal controls, and approval practices to increase accuracy, efficiency, and accountability.</p>
<p>The Compliance and Reporting Manager will play a key leadership role within the finance function, overseeing financial compliance, reporting, audit coordination, budgeting support, and process improvement initiatives. This individual will serve as a key liaison across departments, helping ensure accuracy, transparency, and efficiency in financial operations.</p><p>The ideal candidate brings a strong accounting foundation, experience managing audits and reporting, and a collaborative approach to partnering with leaders across the organization. This role is well suited for a professional who enjoys working with people, improving processes, and contributing to a growing organization. The position generally offers a <strong>true 40-hour workweek</strong>, with occasional flexibility needed during special projects, audits, implementations, or urgent issues.</p><p>This role will also support the organization through its current <strong>Microsoft Dynamics implementation</strong>, making systems experience and change agility especially valuable.</p><p>Key Responsibilities</p><ul><li>Lead and coordinate all internal and external audit activities to ensure compliance and timely completion.</li><li>Serve as the primary liaison between external auditors, internal accountants, and organizational leadership.</li><li>Manage financial reporting activities, including internal and external reporting, subsidiary accounting, treasury-related items, incentives, building leases, GAAP compliance, and bank reconciliations.</li><li>Provide oversight for Accounts Receivable and support tax-related matters.</li><li>Assist the Vice President of Finance in establishing, improving, and executing the annual budgeting process.</li><li>Partner with business leaders to help them understand, monitor, and control departmental budgets.</li><li>Ensure the accuracy of grant and contract reporting and resolve escalated compliance or reporting issues.</li><li>Provide analytical support during monthly and annual financial close processes.</li><li>Prepare accurate financial reports and recommend actions based on analysis and trends.</li><li>Develop and track performance metrics to evaluate team processes and improve efficiency.</li><li>Manage team project priorities, timelines, and deadlines.</li><li>Build, mentor, and develop a high-functioning team focused on consistent, efficient service to the organization.</li><li>Promote a culture of accountability, performance management, continuous improvement, and professional development.</li><li>Assist with data analytics, dashboards, and presentations for leadership discussions.</li><li>Perform ad hoc reporting, financial analysis, and special projects as needed.</li><li>Serve as a key representative of the finance team in cross-functional and organizational meetings.</li><li>Support financial systems and process improvements, including participation in the ongoing Microsoft Dynamics implementation.</li><li>Take on additional responsibilities and special assignments as needed.</li></ul><p><br></p>