Cost Accounting Assistant Controller - Manufacturing

Johnson Controls is seeking an Assistant Controller to support financial operations for its manufacturing business. In this role, you will oversee general ledger activities, assist with month-end close, and prepare accurate financial statements and management reports. You will support budgeting, forecasting, cost accounting, and variance analysis, helping leaders make data-driven decisions. The role includes strengthening internal controls, partnering with operations on process improvements, and supporting audits. You'll join an innovative, safety-focused culture with global opportunities for growth and development in smart, sustainable building solutions.

Responsibilities

• Support and manage month-end and year-end close processes

• Prepare accurate financial statements and management reports

• Maintain and reconcile the general ledger

• Support budgeting and forecasting activities

• Perform cost accounting and manufacturing variance analysis

• Strengthen and monitor internal controls and compliance

• Assist with internal and external audits

• Partner with operations to improve financial processes and reporting

• Develop financial models and analyses to support decision-making

• Ensure adherence to US GAAP and corporate accounting policies Required Skills

• Financial reporting

• General ledger accounting

• Cost accounting

• Budgeting and forecasting

• Variance analysis

• Internal controls

• ERP systems

• Advanced Excel

• Financial modeling

• GAAP compliance