Assistant Controller

POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Controller will oversee the accounting, receivables, and payables functions of the organization. This leader will lead the team through continuous improvement and make recommendations to enhance business operations, efficiency, and financial controls. The Assistant Controller contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing daily financial operations tasks, special projects, and assisting finance leadership & Ownership with ad hoc requests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Coach & mentor the accounting, AR, and AP teams in order to maximize retention, accuracy, efficiency, and productivity
• Review, document, and implement improved processes and controls for all aspects of the accounting, payables and receivables functions
• Maintain general ledger reconciliations, review journal entries, and prepare monthly reporting for finance leadership and Ownership
• Improve the accuracy and timeliness of the monthly and year-end financial reporting process
• Work with the Director of Finance to improve cash flow forecasting accuracy
• Work with external partners for audit, tax, and banking compliance and reporting
• Validate weekly reporting provided to management for payables and receivables
• Review & approve all weekly A/P bills for processing; ensure best pricing available; analyze packaging/material/warehouse costs across companies
• Assist with acquisitions; ensuring systems and processes are ready for go-live, and compliance with accounting standards
• Aid the Corporate Controller in building KPI, reporting and dashboards for accounting, payables and receivables
• Assist with the creation of an accurate weekly P&L for management
• Perform other related duties as assigned and assist in special projects

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

• Strong knowledge of accounting (GAAP Principles)
• Knowledge of general business operations and accounts payable
• Must have experience analyzing financial information and preparing reports

SKILLS:

• Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting & accounts payable, and/or finance; with a minimum of 2 years managing a team
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance preferred
• Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (NAV) preferred
• Extensive experience with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Highly organized and detail oriented
• Strong interpersonal abilities with a keen understanding of process improvement, from recognition of the problem to final solution implementation
• Ability to think critically and outside the box, inquisitive problem solver
• Works well under time pressures with ability to prioritize key tasks
• Not intimidated to provide honest feedback for business and process improvement
• Receptive to feedback for improvement and thoughtful of differing viewpoints

HOURS: Minimum 40 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

• 401(k)
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Physical setting:

• Office

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person
 

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