Assistant Controller - Manufacturing Company $110K-$160K Base + Bonus | Doral, FL | Onsite

Assistant Controller - Manufacturing Company

$110K-$160K Base + Bonus | Doral, FL | Onsite

A stable, family-owned water treatment and chemical manufacturingcompany is seeking an Assistant Controller to join its headquarters finance team in Doral, FL. This is a succession-planning hire with a long-term path to Controller over the next several years.

This is a strong opportunity for an experienced accounting professional who wants to step into a visible, hands-on leadership role within a stable and growing business. The company has been operating for 70+ years, generates over $200M in annual revenue, and supports multiple manufacturing facilities and legal entities across Florida and the Southeast.

Key Responsibilities

• Support full-cycle accounting across approximately 10-12 legal entities, including month-end, quarter-end, and year-end close
• Prepare, review, and analyze journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial results
• Work closely with the Controller, CFO, and senior leadership on reporting, financial analysis, process improvement, and accounting operations
• Partner with manufacturing, distribution, and operational teams to understand business drivers and improve financial visibility
• Support AP, AR, inventory accounting, internal controls, ERP processes, and accounting team workflows
• Help lead and develop members of the accounting team while building toward future Controller-level responsibilities
• Assist with special projects, reporting enhancements, and broader business initiatives as the company continues to grow
  
  

Qualifications

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience
• CPA strongly preferred; strong academic background and comparable experience will be considered
• Strong full-cycle accounting background with a clear understanding of how an accounting department operates
• Experience managing accounting activity across multiple entities, business units, locations, or similarly complex operations
• Strong knowledge of GAAP, journal entries, reconciliations, financial statements, close processes, and internal controls
• ERP experience required; Acumatica experience is a plus
• Manufacturing, chemical, distribution, transportation, inventory accounting, or multi-location operating experience is a plus, but not required
• Prior management experience or demonstrated ability to lead and develop a team
• Strong longevity, progression, ownership, communication skills, and ability to work independently in a hands-on environment
  
  

This is a unique opportunity for someone who wants to grow into a Controller role without stepping into a chaotic or understaffed environment. The company is financially stable, has a clear leadership succession plan, and offers broad exposure across accounting, finance, operations, manufacturing, and executive leadership.