Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Notice to applicants:

This is a non-sponsorship opportunity; employer will not transfer or sponsor applicants for U.S. work authorizations.

Applicants are required to be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis immediately.

Candidates must be able to commute into an office and reside locally.

No Solicitations or Recruiters.

Direct Emails with candidate resumes will be eliminated. Local Candidates Only

Summary of Position

The Assistant Controller will plan and oversee all accounting-related activities, including high level accounting, managerial accounting, and finance activities and direct the accounting operations of the company including overseeing the daily accounting operations, including payroll, accounts payable, accounts receivable, supervising staff and providing strategic decisions. The Assistant Controller must be proficient in financial forecasts, and financial reporting; will also possess strong experience in project managing and accounting software conversion/migration and will be able to identify department inefficiencies and to provide strategic decisions.

Duties / Responsibilities:

Internal:

Attention to detail, accuracy, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.

Ensure proper controls maintained in the accounting system and code of ethics.

Experience to implement and deploy new accounting tools and systems.

Maintains a documented system of accounting policies and procedures; implements a system of controls over accounting transactions to minimize risk.

Advise Executives & Senior staff on fiscal matters and participants of the fiscal policy.

Financial:

Recommends benchmarks that will be used to measure the company’s performance.

Works with external auditors and provides needed information for the annual audit.

Provide management with timely reviews of the organization financial status and progress, oversee, coordinate and provide information required for annual review.

Provides financial analysis, with emphasis on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

Support the goal of increasing efficiency levels throughout organization thru optional use of technology and adoption of new technology tools.

Monitor organization cash flow and management of cash funds.

Manage and comply with local, state, federal, government reporting requirements for tax filings.

Performs other related duties as necessary or assigned.

Budget:

Oversees the production of financial reports; and enforce budget planning for the company.

Produces the annual budget and forecasts; reports significant budget differences to executive management.

Stay up to date with new and emerging accounting and reporting standards, assess their impact on the company, implement necessary changes.

Manage the process of acquiring new Asset financing/loans competitive rates and support cost study.

Produce timely and accurate budget to actual variance repots, review and prepare cost projections as well as monitor key performance indicators.

Management:

Participate in hiring, review and coaching of supervised staff.

Foster continuous learning, teamwork and professional growth with the accounting team.

Oversees the operations of the Accounting Department, which include accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations, and payroll.

Oversees training programs and identifies training needs.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES The following duties and responsibilities reflect the definition of essential functions for this position, but do not restrict the actual tasks that may be assigned or acquired. Executive Management may assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time due to reasonable accommodations based on business needs.

QUALIFICATIONS (required) :
Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
Required Assistant Controller Certifications: CMA - Certified Management Accountant, CFA - Chartered Financial Analyst, CFC - Certified Financial Assistant Controller; (+ Certified Treasury Professional, a plus)
7 years’ proficient experience with accounting software(s); (working with Great Plains a plus)
7 years’ consecutive experience in an accounting management role
Cost Accounting experience, a plus
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Excellent management and supervisory skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Physical Requirements:
Ability to routinely commute to the corporate office
Multi-limb and eye-hand coordination
Able to stand, bend, reach, stoop, and lift boxes up to 15 lbs.
Able to sit at desk, working on computer for a full workday.
Able to work in a fast-paced environment / multi-tasking with organization and efficiency