Assistant Controller

Job Duties and Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller in developing and maintaining internal controls, policies, and procedures.
• Provide input, assistance and accuracy with the vendor master database in Oracle EBS, including adding new vendors and confirming bank payment instructions.
• Properly review and verify any requests to add vendors to the vendor master database, ensuring the integrity of the vendor master.
• Support the monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close and reporting processes, ensuring timely and accurate financial reporting in accordance with GAAP.
• Oversee the maintenance and enhancement of accounting systems, including ERP-related functions and process improvements.
• Recommend process improvements in financial systems and procedures to enhance reporting accuracy, and scalability.
• Act as lead over Sage (fixed asset accounting) and Alteryx (FAET calculations), and have significant input into utilization of Wands for Oracle (GL management).
• Cook with external auditors during financial and compliance audits by preparing schedules and providing documentation.
• Prepare internal financial reports and assist in analyzing variances between actual results and budgeted and forecasted figures.
• Aid multiple cost centers and subsidiaries with budget preparation.
• Participate in the employee interview process. Identify and select the most highly skilled candidate for the team. Develop a successful onboarding plan for new talent that will successfully assimilate them into their role, and the organization.
• Coach and mentor employees in a way that fosters two-way communication and will develop a best-in-class team.
• Cook with team training and development opportunities as needs are identified.
• Develop the workgroup as a team, fostering a team environment of problem-solving and continuous improvement.
• Provide opportunities to grow the team’s skillset and talents.
• Listen to the needs of employees, ensuring that all employees within the team have the tools or resources necessary to be successful.
• Engage in the performance management process, providing clear, timely, and constructive feedback to employees. Ensure appropriate documentation is in place for employment related concerns.
• Engages in Continuous Improvement projects and tasks as directed by management.
• Participate in and sustain 5S Standards.
• Miscellaneous duties as assigned.

Education/Experience & Skills

• Bachelor's degree, in Finance or Accounting required, Master's preferred, and 4-6 years practical experience in either an operating/product-driven company, public accounting company, or mix required.
• CPA preferred but not required.
• Proficiency in cost accounting, inventory accounting, and financial reporting, and experienced in assisting in financial audit preparation.
• ERP experience preferred.
• Serve as a financial advisor to the business, provide guidance on internal controls, compliance and risk mitigation.
• Maintain a high level of customer service and personal integrity.
• Ability to effectively interact directly with senior management.
• Cultivate and enhance leadership skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, especially Excel.
• Operation in an ERP environment required, with specific experience with Oracle EBS strongly preferred.
• Must be able to clearly, concisely, and accurately convey ideas and information to others, both verbally and in written form.
• Must be able to communicate complex financial information to executives and other team members.
• Results driven personality but with ability to work with others diplomatically across all levels of the organization.
• Strong time management skills to ensure timely completion of financial deadlines, prioritize daily tasks, and support both routine accounting and strategic projects.
• Effective problem-solving skills to analyze financial data, resolve complex accounting issues, and improve reporting accuracy.