Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller is responsible for all areas relating to financial reporting including overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Accounting Department in their production of accurate periodic, quarterly, and annual financial statements. With a solid understanding of GAAP Accounting, this integral manager maintains and implements necessary controls in operations, policies, and processes for optimal efficiency and risk avoidance for the company.

Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the accounting and review of period financials for multiple locations.
• Prepares financial statements to summarize and forecast the company's financial status.
• Produces and manages balance sheets and analyze future earnings and expenses.
• Hires, trains, develops and appraises staff effectively. Takes corrective action as necessary on a timely basis in accordance with company policy. Consults with Human Resources as appropriate.
• Ensures compliance with federal, state, and local legal requirements by researching existing and new legislation, consulting with outside advisors, and filing financial reports. Advises management of actions and potential risks.
• Ensures compliance with and prepare reports according to applicable government regulations.
• Prepares work papers and oversees compliance of government tax/municipal filings and reporting.
• Prepares work papers and produces the journal entry(ies) for periodic payrolls.
• Coordinates with and prepares reports for CFO and upper management.

Accountabilities:

• Keeps up-to-date on information and technology affecting functional area(s) to increase innovation and ensure compliance.
• Manages budget and controls expenses effectively.
• Assists with management of accounting, auditing, and budgeting within the organization.
• Uses accounting software to maintain records and prepare reports.
• Works to reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances.

Consulted:

• Protects assets by recommending, monitoring and enforcing internal controls.
• Guides financial decisions by recommending, monitoring, and enforcing policies and procedures.
• Contributes to team efforts by accomplishing related tasks as needed.
• Assists with preparations for audits.

Informed:

• Delegates accounting tasks to junior accounting staff.

Qualifications:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong analytical, problem solving and supervisory skills.
• Detail oriented and highly organized.
• Works well both independently and within a team environment.
• Skilled in time management and the ability to prioritize tasks.
• Solid understanding of GAAP and applicable regulations.

Education, Experience and Licensing Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• 10 years of accounting experience.
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP Accounting Software