Park Aerospace Corp.

Assistant Controller

Park Aerospace Corp. • $80K — $95K *
Aerospace & Defense
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • 5+ years of progressive accounting experience, preferably in aerospace manufacturing.
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices.
  • Experience in preparing and reviewing account reconciliations.
  • Ability to analyze financial data and improve accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

  • Assist Corporate Controller with daily banking operations.
  • Support timely audits by facilitating communication and documentation.
  • Compile weekly, monthly, and quarterly internal reports.
  • Maintain a global database of customer credit information and monitor credit exposures.
  • Oversee the monthly physical inventory process and inventory transactions.
  • Collaborate with manufacturing to investigate variances and maintain Bills of Materials.
  • Train new and existing staff while promoting company culture.

Benefits

  • Opportunity to work closely with top management and influence financial strategies.
  • Participation in a variety of special projects, enhancing skill development.
  • Stable work environment with a focus on professional accounting practices.
  • Regular interaction with multiple departments, fostering collaboration.
  • Career advancement opportunities in a growing aerospace company.
Full Job Description
Job Summary

Under general direction of the Controller, the Assistant Controller/Plant Controller is responsible for assisting month-end close, assisting financial activities and overseeing accounts payable, accounts receivables, payroll, and general ledger accounting functions on a daily basis. This position will assist to develop and initiate systems, policies and procedures for transaction financial matters and ensure that the financial system is accurate, efficient and in accordance with professional accounting practices, governmental regulations and Park Aerospace policies and procedures. In addition, the Assistant Controller will participate in a wide variety of special projects and compile a variety of special reports, which may include acquisitions and business unit support on an as needed basis.

Essential Job Functions
  • Assists the Corporate Controller in the daily banking requirements.
  • Works with the Corporate Controller to ensure clean and timely audits.
  • Assists with various consolidated internal reporting schedules on a weekly, monthly and quarterly basis.
  • Compile and maintain the global data base of customer credit information for the purpose of identifying potential changes to credit exposures, and monitor customer accounts receivable aging relative to established credit limits.
  • Responsible for the monthly physical inventory process.
  • Work with manufacturing operations to communicate and investigate manufacturing variances, maintain Bills of Materials and process inventory transactions.
  • Assist with monitoring and analyzing department work to develop more efficient procedures and use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
  • Assists the accounting staff and other departments regarding the handling of non-routine transactions by researching and interpreting accounting policies, applying observations, and recommendations to operational issues.
  • Prepare and review account reconciliations for the entire organization.
  • Provides training to new and existing staff as needed, monitors progress and advocates for Park Aerospace's Culture.
  • Performs other incidental and related duties as required and assigned.
  • This position is onsite - 5 days/week.
  • Relocation is not offered for this role.

Education/Experience/Skills Required
  • S. Degree in Accounting or Finance.
  • Five or more years of progressive responsibility in accounting preferably in aerospace manufacturing.

Physical Requirements
  • This position requires normal dexterity, speech and hearing. Specific vision abilities required by this job require frequent use of a computer monitor
  • Be willing and able to travel both domestically and internationally, if needed.

About Park Aerospace Corp.

Park Aerospace Corp. develops and manufactures advanced composite materials, primary and secondary structures and assemblies and low-volume tooling for the aerospace markets. The company was founded in 1954 and is headquartered in Melville, New York.
Learn more about Park Aerospace Corp.
Size
100 employees
Market Cap
$307.7 million
Industry
Net Income
$6.2 million
5 Year Trend
-18%
Revenue
$47.3 million

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