Assistant Controller

🚨 Now Hiring: Assistant Controller | East Haven, CT 🚨A well-established aerospace and advanced manufacturing organization in the East Haven, CT area is seeking an experienced Assistant Controller to join its leadership team. This is a rare opportunity to step into a highly visible role.This position partners closely with executive leadership and is responsible for overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, financial reporting, month-end close, budgeting, internal controls, audit coordination, and continuous process improvement initiatives.Key Responsibilities:✔ Lead and develop the accounting team while fostering a culture of accountability and continuous improvement✔ Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes✔ Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and financial reporting packages✔ Oversee inventory accounting, fixed assets, AP/AR, sales & use tax, and cash management activities✔ Perform variance analysis and provide actionable financial insights to leadership✔ Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and strategic planning efforts✔ Maintain and strengthen internal controls and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP✔ Lead audit activities and support ERP optimization and finance transformation initiatives✔ Partner cross-functionally with Operations, Supply Chain, Sales, and Executive Leadership teamsQualifications:• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field• CPA and/or Master's degree preferred• 10+ years of progressive accounting experience• Manufacturing industry experience required• Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls• Prior leadership or supervisory experience• Advanced Excel skills and experience with manufacturing ERP systems (Infor Visual experience is a plus)• Ability to balance strategic thinking with hands-on accounting executionWhy Consider This Opportunity?🔹 Established manufacturer serving aerospace, defense, and commercial markets🔹 Highly visible leadership role with direct exposure to executive management🔹 Opportunity to drive process improvements and influence business decisions🔹 Stable organization with a long history of innovation and growth🔹 Collaborative, team-oriented cultureInterested in learning more? Please email your resume directly to chelsea.halon@roberthalf.com