Job Summary: An Assistant Controller is responsible for the daily accounting operations, general ledger maintenance, and ensuring US GAAP/IFRS compliance. In addition, the role will supervise staff, support month-end close, monitor job costing/inventory valuation, maintain internal controls and assist in regulatory compliance.
Essential Job Duties:- Assist with the timely financial close process and support of the periodic forecast/budget cycles
- Support the day-to-day operations of the accounting team
- Accounts Receivable
- Accounts Payable
- Payroll
- Cash Management
- Provide direction and oversight to all aspects of the general ledger, including analysis, reconciliations, and journal entries
- Manage the general ledger and ensure proper coding of transactions
- Perform account reconciliations and ensure accuracy of financial records
- Verify the accuracy of all job costs as well as the reconciliation of all subledgers to the general ledger (A/P, A/R, cash management, equipment, payroll)
- Prepare schedules and documentation for external year-end audit, including annual Physical Inventory oversight
- Support Treasury functions within banking platforms
- Ensure compliance with applicable state, and local tax filings (sales & use tax, real and personal property taxes, and 1099)
- Monitor and enforce compliance with accounting policies and procedures
- Monitor and develop internal controls to minimize financial risk and identify areas of opportunity to better safeguard assets
- Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and support decision-making processes
- Manage and perform other duties consistent with the role of accounting professional
Secondary Duties: Perform other duties and special projects as assigned.
Job Qualifications: Minimum:- BA/BS Undergraduate degree in Accounting/Finance or with strong relevant experience. CPA or post graduate finance degree a plus but not required.
- Minimum five years general accounting or financial analysis experience (preferably in a manufacturing company environment).
- Strong analytical and interpretation skills
- Proven ability to manage individuals to provide robust data and maintain reporting timelines
- Must be proficient in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft software applications
- Individual should be a self-starter requiring minimum supervision and able to work to deliver on schedule
- Ability to coherently present to stakeholders in written form and verbally
- Inquisitive mindset looking for continuous improvement and confidence promoting change
- Must be able to read, write, speak and understand the English language
Physical Requirements:- Normal office environment where approximately 80% of work is performed in a sitting position with the remaining time walking and moving around the office and manufacturing areas.
- Duties require normal mental and visual attention along with manual coordination for keyboard operations.
- Normal duties involve typical office duties that consist of stretching, reaching, and stooping with lifting typically limited to 10-20 lbs. maximum
- Normal or corrected hearing and vision are required.
- Occasional exposure to manufacturing areas for meetings and other functions.
