Assistant Controller in Lubbock, Tx

Assistant Controller (Growth Path) — Manufacturing | Lubbock, TX

Location: Lubbock, TX
Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite
Compensation: $80,000–$120,000 base (DOE) + potential bonus; for an exceptional match, a higher range can be considered

About the Role

Our client is expanding its finance team and is open to a range of experience levels. If you bring solid fundamentals and strong ERP chops, they’re ready to invest in your growth. This is a hands-on role focused on month-end close, financial reporting, and process improvement—with a clear runway to Controller for the right performer.

What You’ll Do

• Own the close: prepare/approve journal entries, reconcile balance sheet accounts, and deliver accurate monthly financials in accordance with GAAP.
• Reporting & analysis: assemble timely P&L, balance sheet, cash flow, and management KPI dashboards; highlight trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Budgeting & forecasting: support annual plan and rolling forecasts; track variances and drive accountability with department leaders.
• Cost & inventory support (manufacturing): assist with standard costing, variance analysis, and inventory valuation; partner with operations to tighten controls.
• Controls & policy: help maintain documented accounting policies and strengthen internal controls to reduce risk.
• ERP super-user: improve data integrity, streamline workflows, and build useful financial/operational reports in the ERP.
• Audit & compliance: coordinate external auditor requests and maintain audit-ready schedules; support tax preparers as needed.
• Cross-functional partner: collaborate with operations, supply chain, and leadership to improve processes and outcomes.

What You’ll Bring

Required

• Bachelor’s in Accounting, Finance, or Business or equivalent experience.
• ERP experience is required (e.g., NetSuite, Microsoft Dynamics, SAP, Sage, Oracle).
• Strong Excel (lookups, pivots) and month-end close/reconciliation skills.
• Proven initiative, learning agility, and communication skills.

Preferred

• 3–7+ years of progressive accounting experience (years are flexible—high-aptitude early-career candidates will be considered).
• Manufacturing/industrial accounting and cost accounting exposure.
• CPA or CMA; MBA is a plus.
• Experience mentoring others or leading small projects/initiatives.

How Success Will Be Measured

• Close timeliness and accuracy; clean reconciliations and audit readiness.
• Reliable, actionable reporting and KPIs that inform decisions.
• ERP data quality and efficiency gains from process improvements.
• Cross-functional partnership and a strong culture contribution.

Why This Opportunity

• Growth path: realistic progression toward Controller for top performers.
• Impact: shape processes, reporting, and controls in a growing operation.
• Benefits: competitive pay, bonus potential, comprehensive benefits, retirement program, and PTO/holidays.

Apply Today (Confidential)

Send your resume for confidential consideration. Qualified candidates will be contacted promptly to discuss next steps.

Questions? Call Leta Page at (806) 797-3281.

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