Assistant Controller (Manufacturing) at Jobot

Nashville, TN 37217

About the Job

Lead Financial Excellence as an Assistant Controller in a Growing Manufacturing Environment

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Emily Klopfenstein
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Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year

A bit about us:

Our client a precision-driven manufacturing organization dedicated to innovation, quality, and operational excellence. With a commitment to delivering top-tier aerostructure solutions, we foster a culture of integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement. Our team is passionate about driving efficiency, accuracy, and financial strength to support our mission.

Why join us?

Path to Leadership – High potential for advancement to the Controller role
Impactful Work – Play a key role in financial strategy, reporting, and operational decision-making
Collaborative Environment – Work alongside cross-functional teams to drive efficiency and cost savings
Dynamic Manufacturing Setting – Gain hands-on experience in a fast-paced, evolving industry
Professional Growth – Expand your expertise in GAAP, financial analysis, and manufacturing accounting
Comprehensive Benefits – Competitive compensation, robust benefits, and career development opportunities
Stability & Innovation – Join a trusted name in the aerospace manufacturing industry

Job Details

The Assistant Controller, reporting to the Controller, is an integral role that provides financial support and oversight to ensure proper accounting, controls, and solid decision-making. In this role, you will ensure accountability and accuracy, and work towards continuous improvement of processes. Candidate will have high potential for advancement to the controller’s role. This role will require you to be onsite at the Nashville facility.

Duties And Responsibilities

Conduct month-end plant close process and prepare financial reports and analysis
Manage weekly cash flow activities and reporting
Support budgeting and forecasting for the plant.
Ensure customer invoices are processed accurately & timely
Process incoming customer payments
Prepare and perform a detailed analysis of revenue streams and financial forecasts
Review AR aging to ensure customer compliance
Assist with timely resolution of all customer invoice discrepancies
Regularly research, analyze, and reconcile data for accuracy and trends
Assist with product margin analysis by customer
Monitor and track performance against targets for direct labor and direct material
Manage the standard cost system including setting annual standards.
Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather financial data and provide insights
Work with Operations to identify and implement cost savings initiatives
Prepares account reconciliations and variance analyses on a timely basis
Support inventory management & control
Provide analysis on new business and capital investment
Support the development and implementation of financial policies and procedures
Ensure compliance with internal controls and lead/support internal/external audits.
Provide backup support for Finance team members
Perform other related duties as assigned

Education & Experience

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, CPA/MBA is a plus
5-10 years of experience in a manufacturing accounting position or in Public Accounting conducting audits of manufacturing clients
Strong MS Office skills, particularly Excel, Word, and PowerPoint
Proficiency with US GAAP, accounting knowledge specific to manufacturing
Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail
Knowledge of spreadsheets and budget analyst skills
Excellent communication skills both written and verbal
Ability to work independently with little to no supervision
Must work well in a team-based environment
Experience in a manufacturing environment preferred

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