Assistant Controller

Job Summary

Apply principles of accounting to analyze financial information and prepare financial reports and forecasts by compiling information and utilizing appropriate accounting control procedures. Responsible for working with Teledyne corporate to provide any financial information that is requested. Will supervise a small accounting staff and oversee all daily, monthly and quarterly reporting.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepare and review financial statements, monthly closing reports, journal entries and cost accounting reports
• Work with controller to maintain proper accounting and internal control procedures and polices
• Preparation and review of monthly account reconciliations
• Aid controller with both internal and external auditors in completing annual audits
• Work with corporate to gather and prepare year end information for tax reporting
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Research various accounting topics to include GAAP and FAR compliance
• Aid controller with developing staff
• Participate in process improvement activities

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Direct staffing, training and performance evaluation of Accounting personnel to achieve established business goals
• Conducts management meetings with department heads to establish, delineate and review organizational financial policies, to coordinate accounting activities between departments and to establish responsibilities for attaining objectives
• Ensure accounting personnel practices are in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws

Competencies

• Analytical
• Problem Solving
• Project Management
• Technical Skills
• Oral Communication
• Written Communication
• Teamwork
• Leadership/Managing People
• Business Acumen
• Ethics
• Organizational Support
• Judgment
• Motivation
• Planning/Organizing
• Professionalism
• Quality
• Quantity
• Safety and Security
• Adaptability
• Initiative
• Innovation

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree (B.A.) from four-year college or university in a related field and a minimum of 5 years of directly related experience (Accounting Management / Assistant Controller) and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.