{"schemaVersion":"jobsearcher.job.v1","id":"01bd4270acbe366ae57f4c18","url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/01bd4270acbe366ae57f4c18","canonicalUrl":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/01bd4270acbe366ae57f4c18","title":"Assistant Controller","description":"Aurubis – metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!\nThe Assistant Controller supports the financial operations of Aurubis Richmond ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective cost management. This role partners closely with plant leadership and operations teams to analyze production costs, monitor inventory, and drive financial performance.\nKey responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, assisting with month-end close, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and supporting the preparation of financial statements. The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in cost accounting, including standard cost maintenance, variance analysis, and inventory valuation. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with a hands-on understanding of manufacturing operations and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.\nAssistant Controller\n\nYour Tasks\nExecute month-end/quarter-end/year-end close and deliver accurate site results\nPrepare/review entries, reconciliations, and key close schedules\nMaintain IFRS/policy compliance and close discipline\nSupport audits; prepare support schedules and variance/root-cause explanations for Controller review\nEscalate risks, issues, and unusual trends early; recommend corrective actions\nSystems & automation\nMaintain/optimize SAP processes and master data to support reporting accuracy\nBuild and refresh dashboards/standard reports used in performance reviews\nImplement automation/AI improvements as part of the Controller’s modernization roadmap\nImprove close and cost-accounting processes (cycle time, accuracy, rework)\nPlanning & analysis\nProvide site inputs for annual budget and rolling forecasts\nAnalyze performance vs. plan; prepare variance drivers and actions for Controller/ops reviews\nTrack site capex and support ROI models and reporting\nControls & compliance\nExecute and document controls over reporting and inventory; remediate gaps\nEnsure site compliance with policy and regulatory requirements\nDocument/standardize processes to ensure repeatable, audit-ready execution\nOther duties as assigned\nYour Profile\nBachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related degree.\n5+ years of accounting experience, including manufacturing or cost accounting\nStrong knowledge of GAAP, month-end close, and internal controls\nSAP or similar ERP experience required\nAdvanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools\nExperience with standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement mindset (automation/AI a plus)\nEffective communicator able to partner with operations and explain financial insights\nSelf-driven, organized, and able to perform in a fast-paced environment\nMust be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.\nMust be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.\nCould have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.\nProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.\nAbility to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct audits and make observations.\nMust wear all required PPE when in protected areas.\nRequired to reach and grasp with hands and reach with arms.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\nWilling and physically able to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested.\nWe Offer\nCompetitive Retirement Savings – 401(k) plan with generous company match to help you plan for the future\nComprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans with company cost sharing to support you and your family, starting you first day of employment.\nIncome Protection – Company-paid disability insurance for added peace of mind\nGenerous Paid Time Off – Robust PTO package including vacation and 13 paid holidays.","company":"Aurubis","rawCompany":"aurubis","city":"Augusta","state":"GA","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-07-15T15:43:26.808Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"}],"industries":[{"code":"331410","title":"Nonferrous Metal (except Aluminum) Smelting and Refining","slug":"nonferrous-metal-except-aluminum-smelting-and-refining"},{"code":"331492","title":"Secondary Smelting, Refining, and Alloying of Nonferrous Metal (except Copper and Aluminum)","slug":"secondary-smelting-refining-and-alloying-of-nonferrous-metal-except-copper-and-aluminum"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Controller","description":"Aurubis – metallurgy is our passion. We are a leading global multi-metal company and one of the largest copper recyclers worldwide. We process complex metal concentrates, scrap metals, and metal-bearing recycling materials into metals of the highest purity. These metals serve as the basis for key megatrends such as digitalization, renewable energies, e-mobility, and urbanization. Aurubis has about 7,000 employees, production sites in Europe and the US, and an extensive worldwide distribution system. Join our team and promote progress together with us!\nThe Assistant Controller supports the financial operations of Aurubis Richmond ensuring accurate reporting, strong internal controls, and effective cost management. This role partners closely with plant leadership and operations teams to analyze production costs, monitor inventory, and drive financial performance.\nKey responsibilities include overseeing day-to-day accounting activities, assisting with month-end close, maintaining the integrity of the general ledger, and supporting the preparation of financial statements. The Assistant Controller plays a critical role in cost accounting, including standard cost maintenance, variance analysis, and inventory valuation. The ideal candidate combines strong technical accounting skills with a hands-on understanding of manufacturing operations and a proactive, problem-solving mindset.\nAssistant Controller\n\nYour Tasks\nExecute month-end/quarter-end/year-end close and deliver accurate site results\nPrepare/review entries, reconciliations, and key close schedules\nMaintain IFRS/policy compliance and close discipline\nSupport audits; prepare support schedules and variance/root-cause explanations for Controller review\nEscalate risks, issues, and unusual trends early; recommend corrective actions\nSystems & automation\nMaintain/optimize SAP processes and master data to support reporting accuracy\nBuild and refresh dashboards/standard reports used in performance reviews\nImplement automation/AI improvements as part of the Controller’s modernization roadmap\nImprove close and cost-accounting processes (cycle time, accuracy, rework)\nPlanning & analysis\nProvide site inputs for annual budget and rolling forecasts\nAnalyze performance vs. plan; prepare variance drivers and actions for Controller/ops reviews\nTrack site capex and support ROI models and reporting\nControls & compliance\nExecute and document controls over reporting and inventory; remediate gaps\nEnsure site compliance with policy and regulatory requirements\nDocument/standardize processes to ensure repeatable, audit-ready execution\nOther duties as assigned\nYour Profile\nBachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or related degree.\n5+ years of accounting experience, including manufacturing or cost accounting\nStrong knowledge of GAAP, month-end close, and internal controls\nSAP or similar ERP experience required\nAdvanced Excel skills; experience with Power BI, Tableau, or similar tools\nExperience with standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory management\nStrong analytical, problem-solving, and process improvement mindset (automation/AI a plus)\nEffective communicator able to partner with operations and explain financial insights\nSelf-driven, organized, and able to perform in a fast-paced environment\nMust be willing and physically able to observe and walk in a smelter environment.\nMust be willing and physically able to work in varying cold and heat situations.\nCould have times that are prolonged periods of walking, standing, and bending.\nProlonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.\nMust be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.\nAbility to travel throughout the facility as required to conduct audits and make observations.\nMust wear all required PPE when in protected areas.\nRequired to reach and grasp with hands and reach with arms.\nSpecific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.\nWilling and physically able to travel domestically and/or internationally if requested.\nWe Offer\nCompetitive Retirement Savings – 401(k) plan with generous company match to help you plan for the future\nComprehensive Health Coverage – Medical, dental, and vision plans with company cost sharing to support you and your family, starting you first day of employment.\nIncome Protection – Company-paid disability insurance for added peace of mind\nGenerous Paid Time Off – Robust PTO package including vacation and 13 paid holidays.","datePosted":"2026-07-15T15:43:26.808Z","dateModified":"2026-07-15T15:43:26.808Z","hiringOrganization":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Aurubis","sameAs":"https://jobsearcher.com"},"jobLocation":{"@type":"Place","address":{"@type":"PostalAddress","addressLocality":"Augusta","addressRegion":"GA","addressCountry":"US"}},"identifier":{"@type":"PropertyValue","name":"JobSearcher","value":"01bd4270acbe366ae57f4c18"},"url":"https://jobsearcher.com/jobs/01bd4270acbe366ae57f4c18"}}