
Assistant Controller
CFS, Columbus, OH, United States
Duration: Full Time
Position Overview
This position is responsible for supporting the financial management and accounting operations within a fast-paced manufacturing environment. The role focuses on maintaining accurate financial records, ensuring compliance with internal controls and accounting standards, and delivering timely financial reporting to support operational and strategic decision-making.
The individual will work closely with finance leadership and operational teams to strengthen financial processes, maintain effective controls, and support continuous improvement initiatives across the organization.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain complete, accurate, and consistent accounting records in accordance with generally accepted accounting standards and company financial policies.
- Develop, evaluate, and improve financial systems and procedures to ensure strong financial controls and operational efficiency.
- Prepare and deliver timely, accurate, and relevant financial and management reports.
- Support financial planning activities, including budgeting, forecasting, and long-term business planning.
- Manage and monitor cash flow activities, including accounts receivable, collections, accounts payable, and disbursements.
- Maintain and strengthen internal control systems to safeguard company assets and effectively monitor operations.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams and finance leadership to support operational decision-making and financial performance.
- Support internal and external audits and maintain strong audit results through proper documentation and adherence to policies.
- Participate in process improvement initiatives to strengthen financial management practices across both finance and operations teams.
- Develop, document, and maintain financial and operational procedures as required.
- Ensure administrative and reporting responsibilities are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Participate in employee development processes including performance feedback and evaluations when applicable.
- Support compliance with applicable operational, quality, and regulatory standards.
Required Qualifications
- University degree or college diploma in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
- Professional accounting designation (e.g., CPA or equivalent).
- Minimum of 5 years of post-qualification accounting experience within a manufacturing environment.
- Experience working in a high-volume or industrial setting; automotive manufacturing experience is considered an asset.
- Strong analytical and mathematical skills with the ability to interpret and analyze financial data.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, particularly Excel.
Core Competencies
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
- High attention to detail with strong organizational abilities.
- Ability to manage competing priorities in a fast-paced and dynamic environment.
- Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to collaborate effectively across teams.
- Sound judgment, professionalism, and the ability to handle sensitive and confidential information with discretion.
- Self-motivated with the ability to follow direction while working independently when required.
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