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Job Description
For more than 50 years E.A. Fischione Instruments Inc. has provided advanced microscopy and nanotechnology solutions to the worldwide scientific community. Headquartered in Export PA Fischione Instruments continues to expand our product offering and has been recognized by the Pittsburgh Business Times eight times since 2001 as one of the areas fastest growing companies.
E.A. Fischione Instruments an innovator in the field of microscopy and nanotechnology is seeking a detailoriented and strategic Controller to oversee our accounting operations. The Controller will lead financial reporting compliance and the management of accounting staff including Senior Accountants and ensure the integrity of accounting information by establishing quality control over financial transactions and reporting.
Key responsibilities
- Manage all aspects of accounting billing financial statements general ledger cost accounting payroll accounts payable accounts receivable budgeting tax compliance inventory accounting revenue recognition and various special analyses
- Maintain accounting policies and procedures to ensure accuracy and timeliness of all financial reporting
- Oversee payments of all accounts and ensure all accounts are paid on time
- Ensure that periodic bank reconciliations are completed
- Maintain the chart of accounts
- Inventory control and optimization
- Cost accounting to ensure accurate product costing and sufficient gross margins
- Ensure all support related to the financial statements is properly maintained
- Supervise the accounting department to ensure the proper functioning of all systems databases and financial software
- Assign projects and direct staff to ensure compliance and accuracy
- Review monthly results and provide management with monthly variance analysis
- Manage the production of the annual budget and forecasts and report significant budget differences to management
- Maintain costing system to ensure accurate costing of products and projects
- Provide financial analyses and models as needed specifically capital investments pricing decisions and contract negotiations
- Work with the management team to move the company forward
Qualifications
- 5 years of overall combined accounting and finance experience
- CPA or CMA preferred
- Experience working with business environments outside of the U.S. is desirable
- Thorough knowledge of accounting principles and procedures
- Experience with creating financial statements and financial reporting
- Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
- Expert user of accounting software and Microsoft Excel
Education
Bachelors degree in accounting finance or business administration
Experience
- Proven experience in finance management
- Strong leadership and organizational skills
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
- Experience with financial reporting requirements
- Understanding of cost accounting and variance analysis
Skills
- A proactive handson strategic thinker who will take responsibility for the finance team and all financial reporting
- Ability to work in a fastpaced environment
- Ability to manage deadlines and work in a highpressure environment
- Display exemplary ethical behavior when working with confidential financial documents
- Strong communication skills and the ability to collaborate with staff members
- Willing to work at all levels related to the accounting function
- Excellent understanding of best practices related to accounting processes and financial reporting
If you meet our qualifications and are interested in a challenging hightech field we are interested in meeting you.
E.A. Fischione Instruments Inc. is an equal opportunity employer.Employment Type
Full Time
