Assistant Controller
SkyWater is thrilled to be partnering with one of our longest-standing clients on an exciting Assistant Controller opportunity. This is not a traditional backfill role or one focused on maintaining the status quo. Instead, it is a newly elevated leadership position created to help transform the finance organization into a more strategic, globally integrated function. As the CFO’s right-hand accounting leader, this individual will oversee global accounting while driving enterprise-wide initiatives including an Oracle Fusion implementation, global chart of accounts standardization, shared services development, and acquisition integration. This is a highly visible role offering direct executive exposure, broad organizational influence, and the opportunity to build capabilities that do not exist today within a growing global manufacturing organization.
Responsibilities
- Lead global accounting operations, including monthly, quarterly, and annual close processes
- Oversee consolidated financial reporting, SEC reporting, technical accounting, and accounting policies
- Ensure a strong internal control environment through SOX compliance, audit oversight, and regulatory compliance
- Provide oversight of cost accounting, inventory valuation, and manufacturing accounting consistency
- Drive enterprise accounting transformation initiatives, including ERP implementation, chart of accounts standardization, and global process improvements
- Support acquisition due diligence and lead accounting integration activities
- Standardize accounting processes and improve automation, scalability, and reporting consistency across the organization
- Partner cross-functionally with Finance, Operations, Supply Chain, Tax, Treasury, HR, Legal, and executive leadership
- Develop and mentor a high-performing global accounting organization while driving succession planning and leadership development
- Serve as a key advisor to executive leadership by communicating complex accounting matters and supporting Board and Audit Committee reporting
Desired Skills and Experience
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance; CPA strongly preferred
- 12+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant public accounting and leadership experience
- Experience within a public company environment, including SEC reporting and SOX compliance
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, technical accounting, and internal controls
- Manufacturing experience with exposure to cost accounting and inventory accounting
- Proven success leading accounting or finance transformation initiatives, including ERP implementations and process standardization
- Experience building scalable accounting processes within a global organization
- Demonstrated ability to lead through change and influence across multiple business functions
- Strong executive presence with experience presenting to senior leadership, Audit Committees, or Boards
- Experience developing high-performing teams through coaching, mentoring, and succession planning
- ERP experience (Oracle, SAP, or similar) and experience supporting acquisition integrations are highly desirable
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