Central Florida | Beverage Manufacturing
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Drug‑Free Workplace
We are a drug‑free workplace. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of pre‑employment drug testing. Additional testing may be required in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
Overview
We are a family‑owned beverage manufacturer seeking an Assistant Controller to partner closely with our Corporate Controller in leading accounting, cost accounting, reporting, and internal controls. This role is suited for an experienced manufacturing or cost accounting professional ready to step into broader financial leadership with company‑wide impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Support the Controller in directing accounting functions including cost accounting, payables, and financial reporting
- Oversee preparation of monthly reporting and required filings
- Contribute to budgeting, financial planning, and budgetary controls
- Ensure GAAP‑compliant policies, procedures, and internal controls are documented and followed
- Review inventory, manufacturing costs, and variance analysis
- Coordinate audit preparation and work with external auditors
- Provide guidance and limited supervision/training to accounting staff
- Partner with operations on process improvement and financial insight
- Support payroll processes and controls as needed
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- 5+ years progressive accounting experience
- Manufacturing and cost accounting experience strongly preferred
- Strong understanding of inventory flow and total company impact
- Solid knowledge of GAAP, financial reporting, and internal controls
- Advanced Excel skills; ERP experience (SAP B1 or MS Dynamics) helpful
- Analytical, detail‑oriented, and improvement‑minded
Candidates without manufacturing or inventory/cost accounting experience are unlikely to be successful in this role.
Background Check
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a background check in accordance with company policy and applicable law.
Compensation
Must state salary requirements and have manufacturing experience
- Flexibility for the right experience
- Competitive benefits package
Why Join
- Visible leadership role with a clear growth path
- Hands‑on influence in a manufacturing environment
- Stable, family‑owned company with long‑term focus
- Opportunity to improve processes—not just maintain them
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Disability insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Application Question(s):
- Manufacturing / Cost Accounting Experience
Do you have hands on experience in a manufacturing environment, including inventory flow, product costing, and cost variance analysis?
- ☐ Yes – significant, hands on manufacturing/cost accounting experience
- ☐ Limited exposure (supporting role only)
- ☐ No manufacturing or cost accounting experience
- Which best describes your experience supporting financial leadership?
- ☐ I have partnered directly with a Controller/CFO and contributed to reporting, controls, audits, budgeting, or planning
- ☐ I primarily focused on transactional accounting with limited leadership exposure
- ☐ I have not worked closely with senior finance leadership
- This role is hands on and requires understanding how accounting decisions impact the entire company, particularly manufacturing operations. Which statement best describes you?
- ☐ I actively seek broader responsibility and continuous process improvement beyond my day to day accounting tasks
- ☐ I prefer tightly defined responsibilities within my assigned accounting area
- ☐ I am unsure whether this role fits my long term goals
Experience:
- Manufacturing: 3 years (Required)
Work Location: In person
