Assistant Controller

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Offer summary

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field, 3+ years of audit experience in public accounting, Active CPA license, Strong knowledge of accounting principles and ASC 606 Revenue Recognition..

Key responsibilities:

  • Support Controller in day-to-day accounting operations and high-visibility projects
  • Lead financial reporting team responsible for SEC filings
  • Manage external and internal audit processes
  • Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and provide analysis.

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Job description

The Assistant Controller reports to the Controller and serves as a key leader in the Controllership function, assisting in all aspects of accounting management. This role ensures the integrity of the financial reporting system and fulfills internal and external financial reporting requirements. Primary functions include overseeing preparation of the financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), preparing and reviewing journal entries, preparing and reviewing account reconciliations and financial statements disclosures support, identifying and designing process improvements, and developing and monitoring adherence to internal controls.

These Goals and objectives are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed; employees will be required to perform other job-related duties as required.  Goals and objectives are subject to change.

All activities must be in compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity laws, HIPAA, ERISA and other regulations, as appropriate. 

Essential Functions:

  • Support Controller in day-to-day accounting operations and high-visibility projects
  • Lead financial reporting team responsible for SEC filings including Forms 10-K, 10-Q, 8-K, etc.
  • Provide guidance and technical accounting support to cross-functional teams on complex accounting matters, and specifically ASC 606 revenue recognition in the technology industry
  • Technical accounting research into new, unusual and non-routine transactions and preparation of the related memos
  • Assess compliance and implement process improvements
  • Manage external and internal audit processes
  • Coordinate quarterly and annual procedures with third party accounting services providers
  • Monitor and review general ledger entries, reconciliation and financial statements footnotes support, ensuring accuracy and compliance with US GAAP and company policies and procedures.
  • Collaborate with other departments to gather financial data and provide analysis and insights to support decision-making.
  • Stay up to date with changes in financial regulations and legislation and ensure compliance with all relevant laws and regulations.

Minimum Requirements:

Education/Experience/Certification Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • 3+ years of audit experience in public accounting with regional or Big Four firms
  • 3+ years of experience in an accounting or finance role
  • Active CPA license
  • Strong knowledge of accounting principles and practices
  • Demonstrated working knowledge of ASC 606 Revenue Recognition in technology industry
  • Experience with financial analysis and management reporting
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other accounting software.
  • Excellent communication (written and oral) and interpersonal skills.
  • Strong organizational and time-management skills.
  • Must be detail oriented and able to follow through on issues to resolution.

Preferred Qualifications/Skills:

  • Master’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
  • MS Dynamics, Net Suite, SAP or equivalent experience
  • ERP and/or financial reporting and consolidation system implementation experience is a plus

Working Environment/Physical Demands

           

Working Environment:

  • General office environment: Works generally at a desk in a well-lighted, air-conditioned cubicle/office, with moderate noise levels. 
  • Periods of stress may occur.

Physical Demands:

  • Activities require a significant amount of sitting at office and work desks and in front of a computer monitor.
  • Some walking and standing relative to interaction with other personnel. 

Travel Requirements:     Occasional        (10% or Less)           

Other possible Unofficial Titles:

Unofficial titles may be given by the manager and used for calling cards and email signatures.

  •  Assistant Controller

Note: Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise.  It does not alter the "at will" employment relationship between the company and the employee.

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Spoken language(s):
English
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Other Skills

  • Microsoft Excel
  • Time Management
  • Organizational Skills
  • Detail Oriented
  • Social Skills
  • Teamwork
  • Communication
  • Problem Solving

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