Assistant Controller
Assistant Controller
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Job Description
Extreme Engineering Solutions (XES) is seeking an handson accounting professional to step into the Assistant Controller role with a strong emphasis on accuracy and efficiency. The ideal candidate is experienced in the manufacturing industry with extensive cost accounting and knowledge of corporate tax.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assist in the preparation and publishing of financial statements budgets and other reports.
- Manage all aspects of the general ledger including payroll and monthly reconciliations.
- Assist in preparing for our annual Review benefit plan audits and multistate income tax returns filings.
- Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Work with Operations to identify and correct inventory issues; suggest and implement procedures to eliminate or reduce discrepancies in the future.
- Administer Credit Card program.
- Assist Controller in standard monthly reports for internal use.
- Support day to day activities of the finance department such as accounts payable billings & collections and payroll.
- Collaborate with other departments to streamline financial processes identify costsaving opportunities and improve overall operational efficiency.
- Support the development and performance management of the Finance Team.
- Ensure compliance with local state and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelors degree in Accounting. Masters of Business Administration (MBA) and/or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) strongly preferred.
- Minimum of seven 7 years of progressive general and cost accounting in a manufacturing setting with proven supervisory experience and advanced knowledge of accounting principles.
- Strong manufacturing ERP/PC skills with ability to create and modify complex Excel spreadsheets.
- Computer proficiency and a high level of organization with clear attention to detail and problemsolving ability.
- Highly organized with the ability to work efficiently and independently.
- Ability to work onsite from our facility located at 9901 Silicon Prairie Parkway in Verona WI.
Desired Qualifications
- Public Accounting experience.
- Knowledge of finance management including payroll processing inventory and fixed assets.
- Able to relate to people at all levels of the organization in a positive fashion.
- Selfdirected with a solid work ethic and drive to learn new skills.
- Familiarity with financial reporting budgeting and variance analysis.
- Prior knowledge and experience with the management of an Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP).
Compensation and Benefits
XES offers a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits including:
- Nodeductible lowcopay group health and dental insurance 90 employer paid)
- Health and wellness benefits coverage eligibility begins on the first of the month following your start date
- Life insurance and longterm disability insurance 100 employer paid)
- Paid time off plus eight paid holidays a year
- 401(k) employer match up to 4 subject to plan terms & waiting periods. Roth option is available.
- Participation in the 100 employeeowned Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) at no cost to employees
XES also takes a casual smallbusiness approach to company culture. At our stateoftheart office and manufacturing facility located in Madisons growing tech corridor theres no formal dress code flexible day shift scheduling and dedicated personal workspaces. Our employees kick back at regular company events and enjoy lunches from local pizza places and food carts. At XES we strive to offer a comfortable relaxed environment for our employees to do their best work.
About XES
When rugged enough isnt rugged enough for embedded computing systems industry leaders in the military aerospace industrial and commercial sectors turn to Extreme Engineering Solutions (XES). Because we strive to be the premier provider of missioncritical embedded products while delivering exceptional levels of customer and employee satisfaction we hire strong contributors and give them space to thrive. As a 100 employeeowned company our employees both drive and directly benefit from our success. Together we meticulously design and build products that stand up to some of the most extreme conditions on the planet.
XES is located on the far west side of Madison WI. The company designs and manufactures rugged embedded computing solutions for a variety of applications. For more information visit
XES is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age disability or any other category protected by law.
All XES job postings and application procedures are posted in compliance with Section39.08 of the Madison General Ordinances.
Employment Type
Full-Time
