Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller is responsible for assisting the Controller and CFO in the accounting operations and strategic finance activities of the company. This will include leading the FP&A function, support M&A transactions and business case development, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy and completeness of all financial or disclosure documents, and ensure that reported results comply with U.S. GAAP.

• Oversee and coordinate monthly close process, and assist in ensuring that all accounting and processing is in accordance with established legal, regulatory and corporate procedures
• Oversee the accounting operations of subsidiary entities; including control systems, transaction-processing operations, policies and procedures
• Oversee preparation of interim and annual financial statements.
• Direct the development of timely, effective financial analysis (monthly as well as long term) of all facets of the Company’s business operations and provide recommendations to key managers on areas of opportunity and operational direction.
• Prepare and issue timely and accurate monthly/quarterly/annual financial reports
• Oversee Fixed Asset ledgers and maintenance including capital projects and property taxes
• Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
• Maintain and develop an organizational structure to effectively accomplish the department’s objectives
• Take a proactive approach in developing and communicating to key stakeholders opportunities to improve Company’s operations.
• Assist in the development and implementation of business information systems to improve Company business performance.
• HI Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting and regulatory requirements

• Highly collaborative with the ability to work in a team environment
• Adept in the management of business operations, flexibility with change, ability to diagnose problems, build relationships internally and externally, set a leadership agenda, and implement solutions
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse operations, accounting and finance teams, foster positive and cooperative relationships within and outside the organization.
• Operates at the highest level of professionalism and personal integrity
• Excellent accounting and financial reporting technical skills
• Confidentiality on strategic business decisions
• Ability to handle payroll and maintain confidentiality that are associated with this responsibility
• Sensitive about timeliness of assignments and quality of work product
• Possess exceptional written and verbal communication skills, including ability to articulate recommendations in a concise and timely manner
• Able to handle multiple tasks and maintain control and order
• Accountable for specific performance with exceptional work ethic
• Detailed, organized and communicative understanding, yet persuasive and decisive when dealing with others in the organization
• Responsive team player with ability to quickly prioritize among numerous pressing tasks
• Task and goal oriented and capable of functioning in an entrepreneurial and corporate setting
• Successful track record of increasing responsibility in financial and accounting positions.

• Minimum BS in Accounting/Business/Finance, CPA or CMA preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of experience in public or corporate accounting with preference in servicing manufacturing or related industry OR 3+ years of experience in creating and consolidating financial statements, managing GL functions, leading month/year-end close processes.
• Strong Microsoft Office skills, advance Excel.
• ERP software experience, preferably SAP Business One.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Able to work independently and with minimal supervision