We are looking for an Assistant Controller to support the financial leadership of our rubber manufacturing operation in Brea, California. This role oversees core accounting activities, strengthens financial controls, and delivers timely insights that help leaders manage plant performance and profitability. The ideal candidate brings strong manufacturing accounting experience, a hands-on approach to month-end close and cost analysis, and the ability to guide a team while partnering effectively across operations and business functions.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Direct the monthly, quarterly, and annual close process, ensuring journal entries, accruals, account reconciliations, and consolidated reporting are completed accurately and on schedule.<br>• Produce and review management reports, corporate financial submissions, and variance analyses, translating key trends into clear business explanations for leadership.<br>• Establish and maintain a strong internal control framework within a public-company environment, supporting audit readiness, segregation of duties, and timely correction of control gaps.<br>• Manage standard costing activities, including cost structure maintenance, annual cost updates, and the accuracy of SKU and bill-of-material costing data.<br>• Oversee inventory accounting by validating physical counts, monitoring reserve balances, and reconciling inventory records to the general ledger.<br>• Investigate purchase price, labor, manufacturing, overhead, and margin variances, then work with stakeholders to turn findings into practical improvement plans.<br>• Partner closely with operations and business unit leaders to identify cost drivers, improve productivity, and support informed financial decision-making.<br>• Lead efforts to streamline reporting and reduce manual work through process improvement, automation, and the thoughtful use of new technologies, including AI tools.<br>• Supervise and develop finance team members by setting performance expectations, coaching for growth, and building coverage that supports a scalable finance function.<br>• Evaluate capital spending proposals through financial analysis and post-implementation review to confirm expected savings, productivity gains, and business value are achieved.
<p>Our client, a stable leader in their specialized industry, is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to help lead day-to-day accounting and finance operations for a well-established organization. This role is ideal for a hands-on accounting specialist who enjoys balancing strategic financial oversight with direct involvement in core processes. The position offers the opportunity to work closely with leadership, support a small team, and contribute to a collaborative, respectful workplace culture.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Direct the company’s accounting and financial activities, ensuring accurate oversight across core functions and reporting cycles.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable, accounts receivable, general ledger activity, and period-end close processes to maintain timely and reliable financial records.</p><p>• Prepare financial statements and deliver analysis that supports business planning, operational visibility, and informed decision-making.</p><p>• Oversee account reconciliations, bank reconciliations, fixed asset tracking, depreciation schedules, and related balance sheet integrity tasks.</p><p>• Lead budgeting and forecasting efforts by compiling financial data, reviewing trends, and helping establish practical performance targets.</p><p>• Supervise a small accounting team, providing guidance to staff responsible for payables, receivables, payroll, and selected HR-related support tasks.</p><p>• Coordinate regulatory and administrative compliance matters, including county and state-related requirements and rate documentation.</p><p>• Partner with external financial and tax advisors to support tax filings and financial reviews, and assist with future software implementation initiatives such as a new billing platform.</p>