ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Duties and/or Responsibilities

• Directs the accounting and financial activities of the company.
• Directs the preparation of journal entries and other accounting transactions affecting general ledger accounts.
• Ensures G/L accounts are maintained, and account balances are reconciled.
• Ensures compliance with SOX, SEC and GAAP.
• Directs the preparation of monthly financial statements.
• Interprets financial results for executive, management and operations personnel and assists with analytical reviews.
• Directs processes to ensure accounting controls are adequate for the protection of assets and the reliability of financial and management information reporting.
• Manages the accounting department for the divisional company, including staffing needs and career development.
• Provides assistance and analysis on special projects, due diligence, benefit plan analysis or other financial activities, as needed.
• Oversee internal and external auditing including coordinating documentation for substantive and controls testing and collaborating with auditors to mitigate risk and ensure accuracy in reporting.
• Prepares and maintain accounting procedures and policies conforming with corporate standards.
• Serve as business partner to operations including analyzing financial result trends, watching for opportunities, and preparing for risks.
• Directs payroll processes to ensure legal, accurate, and compliant data in line with financial controls and reporting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance.
• Five years of related experience in accounting management/finance.
• Strong, proven analytical and financial skills.
• Prominent leadership skills and the ability to manage, lead, motivate and mentor employees.
• High ethical and moral standards.
• Excellent verbal, written and presentation skills.