Assistant Financial Controller

Assistant Financial Controller

Location: Beverly, MA 01915
Salary: $115,000–$140,000 + Bonus
Job Type: Permanent
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 1st Shift | Exact hours TBD
Work Environment: 100% Onsite | Manufacturing

About the Role

A well-established manufacturing company in Beverly, MA is seeking an experienced Assistant Financial Controller to join its finance and accounting team. Reporting to the Director of Finance, this role will play a key part in financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting, cost accounting, internal controls, compliance, and audit support.

This is a highly visible opportunity for an independent, proactive finance professional who is comfortable working across departments, managing multiple priorities, and providing leadership within a long-tenured accounting team.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, consolidate, and analyze monthly and quarterly financial statements for multiple entities
• Support annual budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis
• Assist with capital expenditure planning and financial forecasting
• Perform cost analysis and standard costing
• Support general ledger activities, journal entries, and account reconciliations
• Maintain and strengthen internal controls in accordance with COSO and GAAP
• Ensure compliance with corporate policies and applicable accounting standards
• Support internal and external audits by preparing schedules and documentation
• Utilize ERP and financial reporting systems
• Develop and analyze financial reports using advanced Excel and Power BI
• Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes, reporting, and efficiencies
• Provide guidance, leadership, and oversight to accounting team members
• Partner cross-functionally with Sales, HR, Operations, and other business leaders
• Support long-term strategic planning and financial initiatives
• Monitor changes in accounting regulations and ensure ongoing compliance
• Perform additional duties as assigned

Qualifications

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of accounting, senior accounting, or Assistant Controller experience
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, and standard cost accounting
• Leadership, supervisory, or team lead experience
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills, including formulas, pivot tables, and data analysis
• Strong Power BI experience
• Experience with budgeting, forecasting, and capital expenditures
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment
• Strong attention to detail and ability to handle confidential information
• Independent, proactive, and comfortable taking initiative

Preferred:

• Manufacturing industry experience
• CPA
• Master’s degree or MSA
• SAP BPC or similar financial planning/reporting system experience
• Experience with COSO and internal controls
• Internal and external audit experience
• ERP/MRP systems experience
• Big Four accounting experience

What We're Looking For

The ideal candidate is a confident, independent, and proactive accounting leader who isn't afraid to speak up and interact with employees at all levels of an organization.

You'll be working with a long-tenured team, so the ability to be approachable and collaborative while also being firm and holding people accountable is important.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Stable, well-established manufacturing organization
• Strong employee tenure and long-term career opportunities
• Highly visible role with broad financial and operational exposure
• Opportunity to work closely with senior leadership
• Potential for long-term growth and succession planning
• Exposure to multiple business functions and entities
• Minimal travel requirement — less than 3%
• Competitive salary and performance-based bonus

Bonus Opportunity

This position is eligible for a performance-based bonus with a target of approximately 10% of base salary, with the potential to earn up to 20% based on overall company performance.

Apply Today

If you're an experienced accounting professional looking for a high-impact role with long-term growth potential, we'd love to hear from you!