Assistant Controller

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable operations across all manufacturing locations.
• Manage customer invoicing collections cash application and resolution of billing issues with Sales and Customer Service.
• Monitor AR aging follow up on overdue accounts and ensure accurate revenue recognition.
• Lead vendor invoice processing payment runs and expense reimbursements while maintaining positive vendor relationships.
• Ensure compliance with purchasing policies approval workflows internal controls and audit readiness.
• Support 1099 reporting and year-end AP close procedures.
• Lead and develop AR/AP specialists providing coaching training and performance feedback.
• Assist with month-end close journal entries reconciliations and preparation of financial statements.
• Participate in budgeting forecasting audit preparation and ongoing financial analyses.
• Collaborate with the Controller on internal controls policy improvements and special projects.

Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Accounting Finance or a related field.
• 5 years of experience in Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable including at least 2 years in a supervisory role.
• Strong understanding of GAAP internal controls and foundational accounting principles.
• Experience in high-volume AP/AR environments; manufacturing or multi-site experience preferred.
• Proficiency with ERP systems (Infor LN a plus) and strong Excel skills.
• Clear confident communication with the ability to partner effectively across departments.
• A calm organized proactive approach to managing deadlines and solving problems.
• Ability to lead through change especially in centralizing or modernizing AP/AR processes.