Assistant Controller
Location: Delanco, NJ (100% Onsite)
Compensation: $110,000 – $130,000 annually, depending on experience
Status: Full-time | Monday–Friday
Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, generous PTO, bonus potential, and career growth opportunities

LHH is partnering with a manufacturing company with a national footprint to hire an Assistant Controller to support the financial operations across its U.S.-based plants. This role is designed for a hands-on accounting leader with a background in manufacturing, financial oversight, and team development.

About the Role:

Reporting directly to the Controller, the Assistant Controller will play a vital role in the organization’s financial strategy and operational reporting. This individual will help translate plant-level financial activity into actionable insights, streamline accounting processes, and support leadership in driving performance.

What You’ll Do:

• Serve as a key resource for financial reporting across multiple U.S. manufacturing sites, ensuring reports are accurate, timely, and aligned with company performance goals

• Provide day-to-day leadership to the accounting team, assisting with prioritization, problem-solving, and skill development

• Collaborate with department leaders to prepare budgets and forecasts, and monitor spending and cost trends throughout the year

• Partner with the operations team to evaluate production costs, inventory levels, and margin analysis, helping identify opportunities for efficiency and savings

• Monitor revenue recognition and expense classification to ensure accurate financial positioning

• Lead internal review processes and collaborate with external auditors, tax professionals, and compliance officers to maintain regulatory standards

• Oversee the integrity of core systems related to payables, receivables, and general ledger activity, with a focus on improving automation and consistency

• Review and refine internal processes to enhance accuracy, transparency, and scalability of financial workflows

• Support key initiatives such as system upgrades, process documentation, and special financial projects for the executive team

• Contribute to maintaining a strong control environment and ensuring alignment with corporate policies

What We’re Looking For:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or Business (Master’s preferred)

• CPA certification strongly preferred

• 5+ years of experience in accounting roles, including leadership responsibilities in a manufacturing setting

• Strong technical knowledge of U.S. GAAP and familiarity with cost and inventory accounting

• Experience with ERP systems (SAP is a plus) and advanced Excel skills

• Confident communicator with a collaborative mindset and the ability to influence across functions

• High attention to detail and a process-oriented approach to managing complex financial information

• Ability to work effectively in a deadline-driven environment with changing priorities

• Willingness to travel occasionally for site visits and collaboration with other finance team members

This role offers the chance to step into a high-impact position with visibility across operations and finance. It’s a perfect match for someone who enjoys solving complex challenges, mentoring others, and supporting growth through strong financial leadership.

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