Assistant Controller

JOB SUMMARY

This position is to plan, organize and assist the operations and activities of inventory and accounting team with the day-to-day processes of the team as well as improving the accuracy and efficiency of accounting processes, systems, and workflows while maintaining a high level of accuracy.

In addition to standard accounting expertise, the Assistant Controller will also possess strong analytical skills, attention to detail, be eager to tackle problems and tasks and be a self-starter with the ability to adapt in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Job Cost Reporting - Analyze shipped and completed projects to ensure completeness and accuracy of material issues and other costing transactions. Research, analyze, and report job cost variances versus estimates. Explain and provide summaries in the ERP system in particular for Estimators review, improvements, and adjustments.
• Inventory Management - Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of Raw Material and WIP and operational structure/systems. Lead team in cycle counts ensuring inventory accuracy. Manage Excess & Obsolete (E&O) inventory and E&O inventory utilization. Lead the yearly Physical Inventory, at two facilities, in full coordination and general ledger posting of the results. Review and coordinate internal indirect jobs. Perform yearly Inventory cost roll.
• Back up All Positions - Required to be capable of stepping into any role within the accounting department when needed, prepared to handle accounts payable, receivable, financial reporting, etc. Work with the team individually to establish goals and objectives for each year, advise, and enhance professional development.
• Prepare Standby Letters of Credit for issuance to customers. Assist with Export Letters of Credit requirements for validity and presentation.
• Participate in other finance and management projects.
• Other duties as assigned by management.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a bachelor's degree in business with emphasis in accounting is REQUIRED. a minimum of 3-5 plus years of experience financial statements with variance explanations and footnotes, timely preparation, of monthly reconciliations and variance analysis.
• Highly skilled in dealing with financial and numeric data as well as the use of Excel spreadsheets and other accounting software. Excel technical skills - Pivot tables, VLookup and functional skills. Experience with ERP systems, Excel, MS Office.
• Good interpersonal skills, team-oriented positive attitude. Excellent communication skills through email and phone.
• Attention to detail; accuracy of data is a must.
• Independent and able to adapt to changing circumstances.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Ability to work in a fast-paced, deadline driven environment that requires the management of multiple projects at one time.
• Willingness to work the hours necessary to complete a task or project.
• Ability to meet important deadlines in which may cause greater than normal departmental pressures.
• Excellent professional demeanor and the ability to collaborate with other departments.
• Ability to work beyond a standard 8-hour day during the financial close and other occasions, when necessary, potentially including weekends and holidays.

SALARY $55k-$70k annually

SHIFT

• 8 hour shift
• Day shift
• Monday to Friday
• Overtime