What you'll do: The Assistant Controller Ensures the integrity of accounting information by reviewing, recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions. They will play a critical role in ensuring accurate and timely preparation and filing of the company's financial reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Location: This is a hybrid role, 3 days a week is required in our Concord, MA office.
Responsibilities: - Responsible for internal and external financial reporting activities, including assistance in the preparation of quarterly and annual financial reports, and account reconciliation and analysis
- Assisting with the preparation of quarterly and annual reports on public filings (10-Q, 10-K and other SEC filings) and managing internal and external reviews for these documents.
- Ensures that reports, filings and documentation comply with company's regulations, professional standards, and SEC and GAAP reporting guidelines. Responsibilities include the preparation of footnote disclosures and Management's Discussion & Analysis and tie-out of financial statements and disclosures.
- Confirms that entries, transactions, and accounts are accurately and properly consolidated and are included in internal and external financial statements.
- Advises management of trends and changes in reporting requirements and recommends best approach for any changes in reporting.
- Prepare data and other supporting information requests as needed for internal and external audits.
- Ensure internal controls over financial reporting are designed and operating effectively.
- Responsible for preparing and/or reviewing schedules, journal entries, and reconciliations as it relates to technical areas as well as assisting with the close and monthly finance review processes.
- Assist with preparation and updates of accounting policies and procedures as necessary.
- Provide support to the Controller as it relates to transactions, reporting, and procedures.
- Assisting in the documentation and updating of department Sarbanes-Oxley 404 processes.
- Serve as a liaison with or oversee the work of external auditors.
- Assist in the preparation of materials for board, stakeholders, and lenders.
- Assist in the evaluation of significant and complex accounting transactions, research and implementation of relevant accounting technical standards, and preparation of technical accounting memos supporting all accounting positions.
- Review work and conduct goal setting, performance evaluations and career development discussions for the reporting team as necessary.
What we're looking for: - At least 8 years of experience in accounting, with a minimum of 3 years in a supervisory or managerial role.
- CPA required
- Ability to accurately prepare daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly and annual reports.
- Experience in U.S. GAAP and SEC reporting rules and regulations.
- Strong understanding of SOX, internal controls, auditing practices and principles and best practices in corporate governance.
- Experience with major ERP systems and automation tools is required. Microsoft Dynamics ERP system preferred. Experience with ERP implementation is a plus.
- Seeks out ways to improve current processes and procedures.
- Positive can-do attitude and demonstrates good judgment.
- Strong analytical, problem solving, organizational & project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong leadership and influencing skills, including the ability to work collaboratively and effectively with leaders and employees at all levels in the organization.
- Proven ability to manage, mentor and develop staff.
- Previous experience in a fast-paced growth environment.
What's in it for you? - Compensation: $110,000-130,000 / Year + bonus potential
- Health, Vision and Dental Benefits (effective the first of the month following your date of hire!)
- Life Insurance
- Safe harbor 401(k) plan
- Paid Time Off
- Opportunities for Advancement with a Rapidly Growing, Mission-Driven Organization
