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This role is responsible for ensuring the accuracy and integrity of financial records, standard cost and variance analysis, and partnering with operational teams to provide meaningful financial analysis and reporting.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\nFinancial Accounting & Reporting\n\nAssist with the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes.\nPrepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, and support documentation.\nStandard cost setting, job costing analysis, and variance reporting.\nSupport preparation of monthly financial statements and management reporting packages.\nAnalyze financial results and investigate unusual variances.\n\nGeneral Ledger & Balance Sheet Management\n\nMaintain the integrity of the general ledger.\nReview balance sheet reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of outstanding items.\nMonitor accruals, prepaid expenses, fixed assets, and other key accounting areas.\nSupport audit requests and provide documentation as required.\n\nInternal Controls & Compliance\n\nAssist in maintaining and strengthening internal control processes.\nEnsure accounting activities comply with company policies and reporting requirements.\nParticipate in process improvement initiatives to enhance efficiency and accuracy.\nSupport internal and external audit activities.\n\nOperational Finance Support\n\nStrong cost accounting to Assist with inventory accounting, job costing, and cost analysis.\nProvide financial insights to support business decisions and profitability improvement.\nSupport budgeting and forecasting activities.\n\nLeadership\n\nProvide guidance and support to accounting staff.\nServe as a backup to the Controller as needed.\n\nQualifications\n\nEducation\n\nBachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required.\nCMA designation preferred.\n\nExperience\n\n7+ years of progressive accounting experience in manufacturing.\nExperience with month-end closing, financial reporting, and account reconciliations.\n\nSkills\n\nStrong knowledge of GAAP and accounting principles.\nAdvanced Excel skills and experience with ERP/accounting systems.\nStrong analytical and problem-solving abilities.\nExcellent communication and interpersonal skills.\nHigh attention to detail with the ability to manage multiple priorities.\nCommitment to continuous improvement and process excellence.","company":"Cibessymmetry","rawCompany":"cibessymmetry","city":"West Peoria","state":"IL","isRemote":false,"isActive":false,"createdAt":"2026-10-10T10:51:04.195Z","occupations":[{"code":"13-2011.00","title":"Accountants and Auditors","slug":"accountants-and-auditors"},{"code":"43-3031.00","title":"Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks","slug":"bookkeeping-accounting-and-auditing-clerks"},{"code":"11-3031.01","title":"Treasurers and Controllers","slug":"treasurers-and-controllers"}],"industries":[{"code":"541219","title":"Other Accounting Services","slug":"other-accounting-services"},{"code":"551114","title":"Corporate, Subsidiary, and Regional Managing Offices","slug":"corporate-subsidiary-and-regional-managing-offices"},{"code":"541211","title":"Offices of Certified Public Accountants","slug":"offices-of-certified-public-accountants"}],"jobPosting":{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"JobPosting","title":"Assistant Controller","description":"Position Summary\n\nThe Assistant Controller supports the Controller in managing the organization's accounting operations, financial reporting, internal controls, month-end close process, and compliance requirements. 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