<p><strong>Assistant Controller</strong></p><p>Robert Half has partnered with a privately-owned, industry leading manufacturing organization as they look for an <strong>Assistant Controller </strong>to join their team. As the successful candidate, you will support the organization’s accounting and finance operations. This role will partner closely with the GM & CFO to ensure accurate financial reporting, maintain internal controls, and improve accounting processes. Are you an experienced accounting professional looking to take the next step and move into a supervisory position? Apply now and let's chat! </p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Support monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes</li><li>Assist with financial statement preparation and variance analysis</li><li>Prepare journal entries and account reconciliations</li><li>Lead the annual inventory process and accounting related activities </li><li>Maintain internal controls and ensure GAAP compliance</li><li>Assist with budget/forecast processes</li><li>Identify opportunities for process improvements </li></ul>
We are looking for an Assistant Controller to join our team in Fremont, Ohio and support the financial performance of a fast-paced manufacturing operation. This role partners closely with division leadership to strengthen accounting processes, deliver accurate reporting, and provide insight that supports sound business decisions. The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation in accounting, hands-on experience in financial analysis, and the ability to work effectively across purchasing, inventory, payroll, and operations.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Support the Controller in overseeing daily accounting activities across billing, receivables, payables, purchasing, payroll, the general ledger, fixed assets, credit oversight, and inventory-related accounting.<br>• Contribute to the development and maintenance of standard cost models and cost estimates by applying activity-based costing methods to manufacturing operations.<br>• Manage invoicing, collections, and customer credit activities to help maintain healthy cash flow and consistent credit practices.<br>• Collaborate with accounting and inventory team members to understand their workflows and provide coverage when needed to maintain continuity of operations.<br>• Assist with monthly close activities and help ensure financial results are completed accurately and submitted within corporate deadlines.<br>• Prepare, review, and interpret financial and operational reports, including monthly statements, budget forecasts, inventory analysis, and costing data for division leadership.<br>• Create and support ad hoc reporting and financial analysis projects using tools such as Excel, Access, Power BI, and other reporting platforms.<br>• Partner on capital project analysis by developing financial projections and helping maintain alignment with corporate accounting requirements.<br>• Help monitor purchasing processes, corporate card activity, supplier documentation, and selected year-end or contract renewal tasks to support policy compliance and operational control.