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Job Title: Assistant Controller
Location: Suffolk County, Long Island, NY (On-Site)
Industry: Manufacturing
A growing mid-sized manufacturing company in Suffolk County, Long Island is actively seeking a hands-on and experienced Assistant Controller to join their leadership team. This is a key strategic role reporting directly to the Chief Financial Officer (CFO), responsible for overseeing core financial functions and supporting ongoing business growth through data-driven decision-making.
Benefits:
This is a direct hire role offering client company benefits, including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement Plan with Company Match
- 15 PTO (Paid Time Off) days annually
- Paid Sick Leave where applicable by State law
- 10 Paid Company Holidays
- Life Insurance
- Short-Term and Long-Term Disability Insurance
- Health Savings Account (HSA) and Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Note: Benefits may vary depending on location and employment classification.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and manage daily accounting operations, including general ledger, billing, cost accounting, payroll, budgeting, and tax compliance
- Analyze and monitor key financial metrics, identifying trends and performance indicators
- Oversee month-end and year-end close processes; prepare internal and external financial statements
- Provide financial reporting and insights to the CFO and executive team
- Partner with operations and plant management to implement cost controls and increase profitability
- Support financial planning and capital investment decisions, including pricing, contracts, and forecasts
- Ensure compliance with GAAP and internal controls
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
- Master’s degree in Accounting or Finance or MBA (strongly preferred)
- CPA designation (strongly preferred)
- 5–10 years of progressive accounting experience, with at least 3 years in a manufacturing environment
- Strong proficiency with accounting software and Microsoft Excel (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs)
- Deep understanding of manufacturing cost accounting, inventory management, and standard costing
- Strong analytical and communication skills
Why Join This Team?
- Stable and Growing Manufacturer with a strong market presence
- Executive Visibility: Work closely with the CFO and influence company-wide financial strategy
- Career Growth: Leadership position with clear advancement potential
- Full Benefits Package with work-life balance focus
How to Apply:
If you’re an experienced accounting professional with a background in manufacturing and ready to take the next step in your career, apply today! Send your resume (in Word format) to Steven.Mas@lhh.com for immediate consideration.
- Not quite the right fit? Let’s connect. I’m actively recruiting for multiple accounting and finance opportunities in the manufacturing sector and beyond.
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Salary : $115,000 - $140,000