Assistant Controller

Manufacturing Company | Tampa, FL | $80,000 - $90,000

About the Opportunity

A growing manufacturing company is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to support accounting operations, financial reporting, inventory analysis, and cost accounting. This role will partner closely with leadership and operations teams to improve inventory accuracy, analyze production costs, and support strategic business decisions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes.
• Prepare and review financial statements, reconciliations, and supporting schedules.
• Analyze inventory levels, inventory variances, and costing data.
• Support job costing, standard costing, and manufacturing cost analysis.
• Partner with operations and purchasing teams to improve inventory controls and profitability.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis.
• Maintain internal controls and support audit activities.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements and reporting enhancements.
• Supervise and mentor accounting staff as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
• 5+ years of progressive accounting experience.
• Manufacturing experience preferred.
• Experience with inventory accounting, cost accounting, and job costing required.
• Advanced Excel skills and ERP system experience.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.

Preferred Systems Experience

SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Hyperion, AS400, ERP reporting systems, advanced Excel, Pivot Tables, VLOOKUP/XLOOKUP, Power Query, financial reporting tools.

Keywords

Assistant Controller, Accounting Manager, Senior Accountant, Manufacturing Accounting, Cost Accounting, Cost Accountant, Inventory Accounting, Inventory Analysis, Inventory Control, Cost Variance Analysis, Standard Costing, Job Costing, Manufacturing Finance, Financial Analysis, Financial Reporting, Month-End Close, General Ledger, Account Reconciliations, Budgeting, Forecasting, ERP Systems, SAP, Oracle, Microsoft Dynamics, Hyperion, AS400, Advanced Excel, Pivot Tables, Power Query, Variance Analysis, Internal Controls, Audit Support, Operations Finance, Production Cost Analysis, Manufacturing Operations, Business Analysis, Process Improvement.