Assistant Controller
Creative Financial Staffing
Ball Ground, GA · Posted November 5, 2026
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Assistant Controller Salary: $125-140K Ball Ground, GA (Fully Onsite)
Why This Opportunity Stands Out:
• Play a key leadership role with direct exposure to the Controller and executive management • Lead critical accounting and financial reporting processes that impact business performance • Gain broad experience across accounting, audit, tax, AP, AR, and operational finance functions • Drive process improvement initiatives and modernize accounting procedures and controls • Join a stable, global organization serving high-growth industries including clean energy, aerospace, healthcare, and semiconductor manufacturing • Expand your leadership experience through oversight and development of accounting team members • Work cross-functionally with operations, IT, shared services, and corporate finance teams • Leverage advanced ERP systems, Excel, and Power BI tools while enhancing reporting and analytics capabilities
Key Responsibilities for the Assistant Controller:
• Lead the month-end close process and ensure timely, accurate financial reporting • Review journal entries, accruals, revenue recognition, and balance sheet reconciliations • Manage fixed asset accounting and related financial reporting activities • Support internal and external audits and coordinate audit documentation requirements • Oversee Accounts Payable and Accounts Receivable activities to ensure accuracy and efficiency • Strengthen internal controls and lead accounting process improvement initiatives
Qualifications for the Assistant Controller:
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably within a manufacturing environment • Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP, financial reporting, account reconciliations, and internal controls • Experience with ERP systems and advanced Microsoft Excel skills; Power BI experience preferred
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