Assistant Controller

Responsibilities

• Financial Management:
• Aid in preparing accurate and timely financial statements, including income statements, balance sheets, and cash flow reports.
• Play a key role in the management of payroll accounting and related expense and liability accounts, ensuring accurate reporting and compliance.
• Oversee general ledger activities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.
• Support budget preparation and variance analysis.
• Perform account reconciliations and ensure timely resolution of discrepancies.
• Ensure compliance with internal controls, company policies, and external regulations.
• Supervise accounting staff, including accounts payable/accounts receivable for Michigan and Colorado locations.
• Provide training, guidance, and performance feedback to the accounting team and train all new hires.
• Aid in developing and implementing process improvements for increased efficiency.
• Collaborate in the implementation and management of financial systems.
• Support the Controller in financial planning, forecasting, and strategy development.
• Identify opportunities for process optimizations.
• Provide explanations for variances in monthly reporting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five years of progressive accounting experience with time spent in a leadership or management role.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.
• Sage and Power BI experience is a plus.
• Experience with preparing consolidating financial statements in accordance with GAAP.
• Strong payroll accounting knowledge, including oversight of payroll expense recognition and payroll-related liability accounts (wages, tips, taxes, benefits, and withholdings), reconciliation during month-end close, and ensuring compliance with GAAP, internal controls, and regulatory requirements.
• Demonstrated knowledge of manufacturing accounting processes and procedures including prior work experience with standard costing methods.
• Experience with general ledger functions and the month-end / year end close process.
• Significant hands-on experience in Microsoft Excel.
• Team-oriented, deadline-driven individual with strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills.