Assistant Controller

Salary Range:$130,000.00 To $150,000.00 Annually

Department: Finance

Reports To: Corporate Controller

Location: Hudson, WI, New Albany, MS (Hybrid preferred; remote considered for highly qualified candidates)

Starting Salary: $130,000, plus a 10% bonus. This represents the starting point, with the potential for higher compensation based on experience, education, location, and other relevant qualifications.

Company

Refrigerated Solutions Group (RSG: Norlake and Master-Bilt) is a leader in the design and manufacturing of quality commercial refrigeration products. With its dedication and commitment to providing the best customer service and high-quality product lines, RSG is one of the most respected names in the commercial refrigeration industry.

Opportunity Summary

We are seeking a technically strong and operationally minded Assistant Controller to help lead the accounting function for a growing manufacturing business. Reporting to the Corporate Controller, this role will oversee core accounting processes, financial reporting, and internal controls while serving as a key financial partner to operations and executive leadership.

The ideal candidate is a hands-on accounting leader who thrives in a fast-paced, multi-site manufacturing environment, enjoys solving complex problems, and is passionate about building scalable processes and developing strong teams.

What RSG Has to Offer

• An entrepreneurial, team-oriented, and empowering company culture
• Day-to-day engagement and partnership with executive and senior leadership
• Competitive compensation and meaningful growth potential
• Comprehensive benefits package

Essential Responsibilities

Financial Reporting & Technical Accounting

• Lead all key reporting cycles end-to-end, including issuance of timely, accurate, and complete financial statements
• Review and approve general ledger account reconciliations, journal entries, and financial statements; investigate and clearly explain variance drivers
• Research complex accounting matters and provide clear guidance in accordance with US GAAP

Internal Controls & Compliance

• Establish, maintain, and continuously improve a robust internal controls environment, including segregation of duties, a documented system of policies and procedures, and regular evaluation of processes to ensure ongoing compliance with financial policies and US GAAP
• Oversee financial systems and controls that verify the integrity of processes, data, and systems, including specialized software for fixed assets, leases, etc.
• Serve as the primary liaison with external auditors and manage the annual audit process, driving resolution of management action points, pre-emptively identifying and remediating control deficiencies, and ensuring consistently positive audit outcomes

Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Operations Support

• Collaborate with cost accounting and cross-functionally to ensure accuracy and integrity of inventory transactions, cost variances, and standard cost elements, including routings, BOMs, and labor and overhead rates
• Partner with Operations leadership to drive inventory accuracy, cost visibility, and manufacturing efficiency across multiple sites
• Provide analysis and commentary on costs versus prior periods, budget, and forecast, with a focus on root cause analysis and actionable recommendations

Budgeting, Forecasting & Strategic Analysis

• Assist with the annual budget and recurring forecast processes, including timely submission of key financial performance metrics
• Perform ad-hoc financial analysis and develop financial models to support strategic decision-making

Leadership & Team Development

• Build, develop, and retain a high-performing accounting team, serving as a mentor and raising the capabilities of those around you
• Engage with finance and other key business leaders to align policies and controls with business operations, surfacing synergies, risks, and opportunities

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• Minimum 6 years of progressive accounting experience, including prior management experience
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
• Strong understanding of US GAAP, internal controls, and financial reporting
• Experience in a manufacturing environment, with working knowledge of cost accounting principles (standard costing, BOMs, routings, labor and overhead rates)
• Working knowledge of accounting structures within an ERP system
• Demonstrated ability to interact with, advise, and challenge senior leadership

What Will Set You Apart

• Experience supporting multi-site manufacturing operations
• Proficiency with BI/reporting tools in addition to ERP systems
• CMA certification
• Demonstrated experience driving process improvements or contributing to strategic initiatives

Who You Are

• A hands-on problem solver with impeccable integrity and work ethic
• Intellectually curious with a genuine desire to understand our processes, products, and markets
• A confident communicator who can translate complex financial information for non-financial audiences
• Collaborative and team-oriented, with a focus on customer service, both internal and external
• Driven by continuous improvement and energized by working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Positive, resilient, and capable of meeting critical deadlines under pressure, while maintaining perspective and a sense of humor
• Accountable: welcomes challenge, owns outcomes, and refuses to deflect when things go sideways

RSG is an EEO employer as defined by the EEOC.