Assistant Controller
Assistant Controller
Employer Active
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
Share
Job Alert
You will be updated with latest job alerts via email
$ 125000 - 160000
1 Vacancy
Job Description
We are recruiting for an Assistant Controller to join an established and rapidly growing manufacturing company located in Modesto. This position will report directly to a highly collaborative Corporate Controller and is an opportunity to join an industry leading organization. Our client offers a familyoriented work environment competitive benefits that include medical/dental/vision FSA and HSA optional plans 2 weeks PTO paid sick leave and 10 paid holidays. The Assistant Controller is responsible for ensuring the accuracy timeliness and integrity of the financial reporting process internal controls compliance with GAAP and the smooth of monthly quarterly and annual closes. This position will also participate in important projects including process improvements and financial planning initiatives while serving as a strategic partner to business operations. Salary range: $125000$160000 DOE plus 10 15 bonus potential.
The qualified candidate will have a minimum of 4 years experience leading an accounting team as an Accounting Manager or Assistant Controller experience driving the monthend closing processes managing internal audits advanced MS Excel skills and an understanding of general accounting in a manufacturing environment.
PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Perform general accounting functions to support accurate and timely financial reporting.
- Serve as a strategic partner to the Controller.
- Collaborate crossfunctionally with operations supply chain and production teams to provide financial insights and support decisionmaking.
- Maintain proper documentation of accounting policies procedures and internal controls to mitigate risk and ensure compliance.
- Manage accurate recording of asset additions disposals and fixed asset schedules.
- Maintain financial reports and records to support general ledger accounts.
- Manage the accounts payable process ensuring timely and accurate invoice processing adherence to payment terms and appropriate internal controls.
- Drive the weekly AP payment processing including cash requirements preparation check run and electronic payment processing.
- Manage the accounts receivable function ensuring timely and accurate invoicing cash application and reporting to optimize cash flow and maintain customer account integrity.
- Oversee the preparation of audit documentation.
- Prepare periodend close journal entries as assigned.
- Manage the periodend Balance Sheet account reconciliation.
- Ensure GAAP compliance.
- Develop and lead continuous incremental improvement projects within the general accounting team.
- Provide ad hoc financial analysis and reporting to support business decisions including product costing margin analysis and operational KPIs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelors degree in accounting Finance or a related field
- 712 years of progressive accounting experience preferably in manufacturing or industrial sectors
- 46 years of leadership experience managing an accounting/finance team preferably within a manufacturing environment.
- Demonstrated experience in process improvement initiatives and automation of accounting functions.
- Strong knowledge of periodend close GAAP financial reporting and internal controls
- Ability to multitask and manage competing priorities in a fastpaced and demanding environment.
- Proficient in Microsoft Excel and other MS Office tools.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong problemsolving abilities and the ability to analyze financial data using Excel.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality regarding company information.
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Experience collaborating with external auditors and preparation of audit documentation.
- Strong critical thinking and mathematical reasoning skills.
Employment Type
Full Time
