Controller Assistant

For over 69 years, HEICO Corporation, a NYSE traded company, has thrived by serving niche segments of the aviation, defense, space and electronics industries by providing innovative and cost-saving products and services. HEICO’s high-energy culture focuses Team Members on delivering high-quality products and services to customers including most of the world’s airlines, the defense industry, satellite manufacturers, and other electronics companies. Leader Tech, a HEICO Company, is a leading innovator in EMI/RFI shielding and thermal-interface cooling solutions, trusted across aerospace, military, telecommunications, medical, and industrial markets for over 40 years.

About the role

Leader Tech is seeking a hands-on Assistant Controller who aspires to become completely responsible for all aspects of the organization's Accounting, Human Resources, and Information Systems (I.T.) functions. This individual must be comfortable working in a small-company environment and be willing to conduct all aspects of the job—from learning various Accounting roles to assisting with month-end close and supporting operations with product/cost analysis. The role also involves learning Human Resources/Payroll and Information Systems, understanding related policies, processes, and procedures, and bringing new ideas to automate processes and integrate AI where appropriate. This position reports directly to the Chief Financial Officer (Controller) of Leader Tech, with an eventual dotted-line relationship to the HEICO Electronic Technologies Group’s Vice President of Accounting & Finance.

Responsibilities

• Participate with executive management in establishing comprehensive business and financial strategies for the organization’s functional areas.
• Provide data and support for growing companies, including assisting with potential new product lines and/or acquisitions (e.g., accumulation/evaluation of data, acquisition audits, learning different MRP systems, or integrating into the current MRP system).
• Assist in providing timely and accurate financial reporting to internal and external customers, including other departments at Leader Tech and the parent company, HEICO Corporation.
• Assist in preparing weekly forecast reports, annual budgets, and identifying trends, risks, and opportunities.
• Analyze product/job cost trends and operational performance to determine potential issues and areas for improvement; assist with cost analysis and cost reporting.
• Support the Sales Team with evaluating customer credit applications and determining appropriate credit limits based on risk and HEICO’s policy.
• Assist with reviewing incoming customer orders and evaluating them based on HEICO’s revenue recognition policy.
• Manage inventory valuation, including tracking/valuing all materials, work in progress, and finished goods; oversee cycle count programs and assist with annual physical inventory counts.
• Review inventory obsolescence and excess inventory in accordance with policies.
• Prepare, enter, and review month-end journal entries and assist with month-end reporting requirements; assist in developing accounting reports and functionality of enterprise resource planning software.
• Learn and maintain appropriate financial and I.T. controls to ensure compliance with HEICO’s 404 SOX requirements; assist with internal and external audits and provide documentation for SOX compliance.
• Assist with leading, mentoring, and developing the Accounting, Human Resources, and I.T. teams, ensuring alignment with company and HEICO values.
• Assist with Accounts Payable documentation and processing (including expense report processing and calculation of sales commissions for rep agencies) to learn processes and help with automation.
• Assist with posting deposits and payments to customer accounts (checks, credit cards, ACH, wires); work closely with Accounts Receivable to ensure proper allocation of payments and resolve issues; offer suggestions for improvement and automation.
• Assist with review of Payroll and learn Human Resources policies and benefits; learn local tax and regulatory filing dates and compliance requirements.
• Assist with monthly, quarterly, and/or annual sales tax filing requirements as needed.
• Perform other related ad-hoc reporting and analysis as necessary.
• Travel as needed—less than 5% (annual conferences, acquisition audits, physical inventories, etc.).