Assistant Controller

Job Responsibilities

Provides financial leadership and plays an integral role in establishing the financial direction, coordinates, consolidates, and analyzes financial plans and projections necessary for the success of the Company. Prepares complex financial analyses for various business opportunities, assesses associated risks, and makes recommendations. Evaluates financial / operational results and controls and provides management with information for effective planning and audit of the organization.

Manages and drives improvement in the financial systems including sales forecasting, planning, product cost estimating, operations controlling and manages the purchasing department. Plays an integral role in establishing the financial direction, coordinates, consolidates, and analyzes financial plans and projections.

• Analyzes and interprets actual performance to plan, explains key variances, and makes recommendations for action.
• Affirms financial / operational results and controls in terms of costs, budgets, trends, etc. Makes recommendations for increased profit opportunities, more efficient asset utilization, etc. and provides management with relevant information for effective planning.
• Assists and advises management in the evaluation of the financial aspects of existing and proposed business ventures (i.e.: cash flow, ROI, capital requirements, pricing, etc.).

Qualifications

• Demonstrated knowledge of the fundamental doctrines, theories, principles, and terminology of accounting and finance.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills with the ability to clearly communicate a vision, educate individuals and teams, and influence decisions.
• Ability to respect and maintain the confidential nature of the data processed.
• Working knowledge of financial and non-financial measurements systems, lean manufacturing practices and cost management systems strongly preferred.
• Ability to establish goals and guide strategic and operational planning in the finance organization.

Education & Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting plus four years experience with at least three years in a supervisory capacity; or equivalent.
• Completion of the CMA, CPA, or MBA program.
• Proven experience in a manufacturing company, including working knowledge of operations controlling systems, cost estimating systems, financial measurement and evaluation techniques and product pricing/market strategies.
• Experience in departmental administration and supervision of other employees.