Assistant Controller

Teledyne Technologies • Huntsville, AL

38d

About The Position

Teledyne Technologies Incorporated provides enabling technologies for industrial growth markets that require advanced technology and high reliability. These markets include aerospace and defense, factory automation, air and water quality environmental monitoring, electronics design and development, oceanographic research, deepwater oil and gas exploration and production, medical imaging and pharmaceutical research. We are looking for individuals who thrive on making an impact and want the excitement of being on a team that wins.

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.

Requirements

• 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.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format.
• Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors
• Ability to apply advanced mathematical concepts such as exponents, logarithms, quadratic equations, and permutations.
• Ability to apply mathematical operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, sampling theory, and factor analysis.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.
• Be capable of both analytical and imaginative reasoning which are desirable attributes that will better enable you to carry out the duties of Accounting manager.
• Knowledge of MS Excel Spreadsheet software
• Proficient MS Office Products
• Basic Knowledge of ISO and/or AS9100
• Working knowledge of Lean Manufacturing/6 Sigma/Kaizen
• Extensive knowledge of ERP system is required. (design, analysis, ERP…)
• US Citizenship with ability to attain/maintain government security clearance.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of specific software Deltek Costpoint would be a plus

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
• Assist 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
• Assist controller with developing staff
• Participate in process improvement activities
• Daily availability to include evenings and weekends when necessary to reach goals and deadlines.
• Direct staffing, training and performance evaluation of Accounting personnel to achieve established business goals.
• Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
• 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.
• Follows all import/export requirements, consulting with facility import/export personnel as required.

Benefits

• Teledyne and all of our employees are committed to conducting business with the highest ethical standards. We require all employees to comply with all applicable laws, regulations, rules and regulatory orders. Our reputation for honesty, integrity and high ethics is as important to us as our reputation for making innovative sensing solutions.
• Teledyne is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age, or any other characteristic or non-merit based factor made unlawful by federal, state, or local laws.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager