Accounting Manager Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Accounting Manager Assistant Controller

Our client, a leader in environmental services, is seeking an Accounting Manager to join their dynamic finance team. This is a high impact role where you'll oversee a team of three and take ownership of key accounting functions, performance analysis, and financial reporting for one of their core segments.

In this role, you’ll play a key role in audits, contribute to the implementation of new accounting standards, and support a variety of special projects across the business.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on accounting professional looking to step into a dynamic, fast-paced environment with room for impact and growth.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead and mentor a team of 2 Accountants and 1 Senior Accountant

• Manage the monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes

• Oversee inventory accounting, including per-unit cost build-up for raw materials and finished goods

• Manage transportation accounting and ensure accurate cost allocations

• Prepare monthly KPIs and executive-level financial summaries

• Ensure accurate financial reporting aligned with US GAAP

• Partner with cross-functional teams and Segment Controller on budgeting and forecasting

• Provide insightful performance analysis to drive profit and operational efficiency

• Support quarterly board materials and monthly management commentary

• Play a key role in the annual audit and implementation of new accounting standards

• Perform quarterly site visits to the Indianapolis Re-refinery

What We’re Looking For:

• 8–12 years of experience in accounting, audit, finance, or business unit controllership

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting (CPA preferred or in progress)

• Experience working in the industrial, environmental, or manufacturing sector.

• Strong knowledge of US GAAP and financial reporting

• Experience supervising and leading teams, mentoring and developing employees

• Excellent Excel skills, NetSuite experience is a plus

• Exceptional attention to detail, analytical mindset, and communication skills

• Comfortable working cross-functionally and supporting leadership-level decisions

• Ability to learn and adapt quickly in a fast-paced environment.

• Travel up to 20% per year

• Salary: $120-130 + bonus potential; work onsite in the headquarters