Assistant Controller (Controller Track) - Chemical Manufacturing Company in Miami

Assistant Controller (Controller Track) - Chemical Manufacturing Company

Our client, a well established, chemical manufacturing and water-treatment company in Miami, is looking to add an Assistant Controller to their team.

This is a high-impact opportunity for an accounting professional with strong technical skills, a hands-on approach, and the ability to work across a complex, multi-entity organization. The role offers direct exposure to senior leadership and a defined opportunity to develop toward a future Controller position.

Responsibilities:

• Lead monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial close activities.
• Prepare and review journal entries, account reconciliations, supporting schedules, and financial statements.
• Oversee accounting activities across legal entities, ensuring accuracy, consistency, and timely reporting.
• Maintain compliance with GAAP and established internal controls.
• Partner with manufacturing, distribution, and other operational teams to resolve accounting issues and improve financial visibility.
• Identify opportunities to strengthen accounting processes, reporting, and operational efficiency.
• Work closely with finance leadership on ongoing business and accounting priorities.

Requirements:

• 8+ years of progressive accounting experience, including significant financial close and general ledger responsibility.
• Strong understanding of GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls.
• Experience managing accounting across multiple entities, business units, or locations.
• Proficiency in Excel and experience with ERP systems; Acumatica is a plus.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities and work effectively with both finance and operational leadership.
• Manufacturing, chemical production, distribution, transportation, or other multi-location industry experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred; equivalent relevant experience may be considered.

$130K-$160K base salary dependent on experience.

If you are interested, please apply directly.