ML6 Search + Talent Advisory · 1 day ago
Assistant Division Controller
Baltimore, MD
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expML6 Search + Talent Advisory has partnered with a manufacturing organization in Maryland to find an Assistant Division Controller. This role supports financial leadership across multiple manufacturing sites, ensuring accurate financial reporting, strong internal controls, and effective operational financial support.
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Hiring Manager
Spencer Cushing
Responsibilities
Assist in leading the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes for multiple manufacturing sites
Ensure timely and accurate preparation of financial statements in accordance with GAAP
Maintain accurate application of ASC 606 revenue recognition
Prepare or review journal entries, account reconciliations, and supporting schedules
Analyze financial results and provide variance explanations to divisional and corporate leadership
Oversee and support product costing, inventory accounting, and manufacturing variance analysis
Partner with plant finance teams and operations leadership to improve cost visibility and margin performance
Monitor inventory valuation, cycle counts, and physical inventory processes
Support capital project tracking and fixed asset accounting
Help maintain a strong internal control environment across all sites
Ensure compliance with company policies, accounting standards, and audit requirements
Support internal and external audits, including preparation of documentation and responses
Assist in developing and improving financial policies, procedures, and systems
Participate in the annual budgeting process and periodic forecasting cycles
Support financial modeling and ad hoc analysis for operational and strategic initiatives
Provide actionable financial insights to operations and senior leadership
Provide guidance and oversight to plant accountants and other finance staff
Promote consistency in accounting practices across sites
Support training and development of finance personnel within the division
Participate as a key core team member for ERP implementation
Identify opportunities to streamline accounting processes and improve data accuracy
Participate in ERP enhancements, system implementations, or reporting tool improvements
Champion best practices in financial reporting and operational finance
Qualification
Required
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
Minimum of 5 years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing or multi-site environment
Experience with ASC 606 compliance
Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting
Experience with cost accounting and inventory in a manufacturing setting
Advanced Excel skills and experience with implementation of ERP systems
Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
Preferred
MBA, CPA designation, or active CPA candidate would be preferred
Experience in a company with $200M+ in annual revenue
Company
ML6 Search + Talent Advisory
ML6 Search + Talent Advisory is a recruitment and talent advisory firm.
11-50 employees
Funding
Current Stage
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