Assistant Controler

Join a family-owned & operated company with 42+ years of stability & growth with industry-leading products that are 100% manufactured in the USA! Headquarters in Cleveland OH with regional facilities in Houston TX, Atlanta GA, and Reno NV, Hose Master is North America’s largest manufacturer of flexible metal hose and metal bellows expansion joints, with over 450,000 square feet of manufacturing space. Founded in 1982, Hose Master has established itself as the first choice in metal hose and metal expansion joints for industrial markets including power generation, refining and petrochemical, steel, pulp and paper, chemical processing, marine and offshore, liquid terminals, and bulk material handling. We are passionate about providing customer-driven designs, manufacturing excellence, and superior service. Innovation and application expertise are the cornerstones of our identity and the fuel for our growth. Position Summary The Assistant Controller is a key finance partner supporting the accounting and operational functions of a rapidly growing industrial manufacturing company. The role is heavily focused on cost accounting, inventory valuation, manufacturing reporting, operational performance analysis, and financial controls. This position partners closely with Operations, Supply Chain, Purchasing, Engineering, and Plant Leadership to ensure accurate product costing, inventory integrity, timely financial reporting, and actionable insight into manufacturing performance. The successful candidate will be hands-on, analytical, and comfortable working in a fast-paced plant environment. Key Responsibilities Cost Accounting & Manufacturing Finance Own and maintain standard costing systems, policies, and methodologies. Partner with Operations to establish and update material, labor, and manufacturing overhead standards. Lead monthly cost accounting close activities and prepare clear, actionable variance reporting. Analyze purchase price, material usage, labor efficiency, overhead absorption, production yield, scrap, and other manufacturing variances. Monitor inventory valuation and ensure compliance with U.S. GAAP and company accounting policies. Support annual standard cost roll processes and periodic cost updates. Analyze product, customer, and manufacturing profitability and recommend actions to improve margin and operating performance. Operations Partnership Serve as a finance business partner to plant operations, supply chain, purchasing, and engineering leadership. Participate in operational review meetings and translate financial results into practical performance insights. Provide analysis related to production performance, inventory, scrap and yield, labor utilization, capacity, throughput, and cost reduction initiatives. Support capital expenditure analysis, business cases, and post-implementation reviews. Evaluate the financial impact of manufacturing process improvements, sourcing decisions, and operational investments. Financial Reporting & Close Assist with monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes. Review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules for accuracy, completeness, and timeliness. Prepare and analyze financial statements, management reports, and monthly operating performance packages. Maintain balance sheet integrity through disciplined reconciliations and account analysis. Ensure accurate accounting and reporting for inventory, fixed assets, reserves, and manufacturing costs. Inventory & Internal Controls Oversee inventory accounting processes and related financial controls. Support cycle count programs and inventory accuracy initiatives. Analyze inventory adjustments, excess and obsolete inventory, and root causes of discrepancies. Develop and maintain effective internal controls over financial reporting and manufacturing accounting processes. Budgeting, Forecasting & Analysis Assist with annual budgeting, periodic forecasting, and long-range planning activities. De…

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