The Assistant Controller has the task of making sure there are no errors on the company's financial statements for Components & Wire Business Unit. In addition, active participation is required in the budget and forecasting process, and the management of working capital. Supporting the BU team in generating accurate weekly forecasts, budgets, metrics, KPIs, and a focus on cost management is essential. • Validates and analyzes cost of goods sold, bill of material and routings • Ensure standard costs are accurate • Perform variance analysis for work order variance, purchase price variance, and revaluation • Audits work flow to ensure that all accounting transactions are processed accurately and in compliance with industry standards. • Coordinates the activities of multiple functions involved in the preparation of BU forecasts, budgeting, and reviewing manufacturing performance. • Establishes budgetary control systems and monitors compliance to budget and monthly forecasts. • Work with Production on KPIs and Engineering on Capex to provide monthly reports • Work with the Production team on inventory control and managing the cycle count program. Publish cycle count statistics. • Do an analysis of excess & obsolete inventory on a quarterly basis - communicate to senior management any changes in reserves required. • Preparation of financial statements and generate summary reports. • Handles personally or supervises general ledger reconciliations. • Ensures compliance with all internal controls. • Trains staff on proper company procedures. • Assists Controller with a variety of tasks as needed. • Reviews monthly closing processes to prevent errors. • Reconciles trial balances to Corporate office financials.