Assistant Controller

The Keller Group is exclusively hiring an Assistant Controller for our growing manufacturing client based in Phoenix. The Assistant Controller is responsible for maintaining precise inventory records, calculating product costs, and analyzing inventory variances. This role plays a critical part in ensuring the accuracy of the company's financial statements and optimizing inventory management to support overall business efficiency.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance and a 401k plan.
• Opportunities for professional development and defined career path to Controller.

Responsibilities:

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date inventory records, including performing cycle counts and overseeing physical inventory checks.
• Prepare journal entries for inventory-related transactions, including purchases, sales, and adjustments.
• Reconcile inventory accounts to ensure consistency with the general ledger.
• Calculate both standard and actual product costs and prepare detailed cost reports.
• Analyze cost variances to identify areas for potential cost savings.
• Support the development and implementation of standard costing systems.
• Generate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports related to inventory and cost accounting activities.
• Assist in the preparation of company-wide financial statements.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 5 years of relevant accounting experience, with a preference for experience in manufacturing or distribution.
• Familiarity with cost accounting systems and methodologies preferred.
• Experience with inventory management systems a plus.
• Proficiency with ERP systems such as Sage 50 or NetSuite.
• Strong knowledge of GAAP.
• Advanced skills in Excel.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and investigative skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy.
• Excellent organizational and time-management abilities.