Assistant Controller

Pay: Up to 160k, DOE Integr8staff is seeking an Assistant Controller to be the right hand to the Vice President of Finance and the daily operating leader of the accounting department. Responsibilities of the Assistant Controller positionMonth-end / quarter-end / year-end close – own the full cycle close process, including journal entries, reconciliations, accruals and the consolidated reporting package delivered on a timeline. Financial Reporting – prepare and review internal management reporting, variance analysis, and corporate submissions; provide explanations for trends and variances. Design, document, and own the internal control environment in a SOX-compliant public-company setting; maintain segregation of duties, support audits, and remediate deficiencies before they become findings. Serve as the point of contact for internal and external audit requests; manage the process, resolve findings, and close gaps. Own standard cost set-up, annual cost rolls, and the maintenance of accurate costing across SKUs and BOMs. Ensure accurate valuation, cycle count/physical inventory integrity, reserves, and reconciliation to the GL. Analyze and explain purchase price variance (PPV), manufacturing/ labor/overhead variances, and margin by product line; turn variances into actions. Act as a finance business partner to business unit managers and the operations team, in the plant and in the data, to drive productivity actions and decision-making. Improve the speed, accuracy, and usefulness of reporting and information across the business; replace manual effort with better processes. Actively look for opportunities to automate manual work and apply new tools, including AI, to speed the close, sharpen analysis, and improve information. Supervise, coach, and hold accountable the finance team; set standards and raise the bar. Evaluate capital requests beyond payback and ROI, stress-test the productivity and savings case, and audit projects after implementation to confirm the promised productivity was achieved. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure Prepare ad hoc analysis as required. Requirements of the Assistant Controller positionBachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance or related field. California CPA, CMA and/or MBA is a plus. Minimum of 5 years of cost accounting, accounting systems and financial analysis in a manufacturing environment operating a standard costing system. Preferably in Aerospace, Defense or automotive. Supervisory experience required, a track record of developing people is a plus Advanced Excel for financial analysis, modeling and reporting Demonstrated full-cycle close ownership and strong technical GAAP foundation Demonstrated ability to operate in a SOX environment – setting up, documenting, and managing appropriate internal controls, not merely supporting an audit from the sidelines. Strong proficiency with the Microsoft Office suite Experience with government contracting requirements including applicable regulations of FAR, DFAR, TINA and CAS, preferred. Updated resume is required for consideration. Only Local candidateswill be considered- Position does not offer relocation or visa sponsorship.