Role Description

The Assistant Controller is a key part of finance leadership across the organization, as the key owner of both management reporting and audited financial statements. Will be responsible for maintaining the entire general ledger and completing a timely month close of ByHeart’s 3 manufacturing facilities. The ideal candidate brings deep experience in manufacturing accounting, cost accounting, inventory controls, and ERP systems, and thrives in a dynamic, growth-stage environment.

Reports To:       VP, Controller, ByHeart

Location:          Remote

Start Date:        ASAP

Role Responsibilities 

• Oversight of all accounting operations related to manufacturing and supply chain, including accounts payable, treasury, fixed assets management, and inventory
• Establish, maintain, and improve internal controls
• Own and execute monthly and quarterly close, including balance sheet reconciliations, production and overhead analysis, commentary on financial results, and deliverables to FP&A and operational leadership
• Manage procurement process, including approvals, and tracking actuals to budget with department leads
• Oversee financial processes around fixed assets & capital projects, including approval of contract and purchase orders, close monitoring and analysis of spend progress, and close out of projects and capitalization of assets in SAP
• Be the finance leader for the company’s SAP implementation across all entities, including identifying best practices, opportunities for optimization of the system, and continuous sophistication of financial records and reporting
• Engage with external auditors to complete annual financial statement audit
• Support and work with cross-functional teams by providing departmental reporting and analysis, to ultimately assist with internal decision making, including annual budget compilation and other ad hoc requests

Skills & Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree or higher in Accounting or Finance
• 10+ years professional accounting experience, with at least 5 years in a leadership role within a manufacturing environment
• Experience with SAP required
• Experience working with capital expenditures and fixed assets accounting
• Strong knowledge of US GAAP
• Proactive self-starter who enjoys a fast-paced environment and an ability to prioritize, multi-task, and meet pressing deadlines
• Excellent communication skills and proven ability to communicate effectively with internal and external business partners at various levels

The minimum annual salary for this position is $165,000 and the maximum is $185,000. The salary range for performing this role outside of New York City will differ. Additionally, you will be eligible for a discretionary performance based annual cash bonus and to participate in our company’s equity program, plus our robust medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits.

Additionally, you will be eligible for a discretionary performance based annual cash bonus and to participate in our company’s equity program, plus our robust medical, dental, vision, retirement, and other benefits.