Assistant Controller

Uster•Knoxville, TN

16d

About The Position

Exhibit a strong sense of urgency and task ownership while maintaining a high level of accuracy aligned with accounting principles in assigned responsibilities which include but are not limited to: Prepare accounting and financial data for internal reporting and external agencies Perform monthly and annual closing functions, and assist others to ensure accuracy Perform proactive financial reviews, identifying and correcting potential issues Create and present annual budget, Capex, and forecast, and perform monthly reviews with management Create and present monthly analysis of variances between budget and actuals Proactive cash management, including creation and monitoring cash plan Perform routine and targeted analytical reviews of company operations, service, and financial statements both assigned and self-initiated Conduct routine risk and compliance assessments on internal controls, monitoring adherence to accounting standards/processes/QMS and updating when necessary Provide guidance and training on compliance across all functions Ensure accuracy of material transactions and perpetual inventory records across multiple business locations Monitor and maintain business contract management databases Review and approve expense reports for accuracy and compliance Support the team to problem solve and determine treatment of non-routine transactions to ensure financial reporting accuracy Interact with external auditors and tax consultants Assist Controller with maintenance of fiscal reports, census, 401(k) plan administration, KPIs, and general accounting operations Other administrative functions as required

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
Minimum ten (10) years of general accounting experience required
Minimum five (5) years of supervisory experience required
Integrated ERP system experience is required (minimum 2 years)
Must have strong Microsoft Suite skills, especially with Excel.
Exceptional communication and analytical abilities, capable of effectively presenting data-driven insights across all levels of the organization.
Demonstrate strong autonomy by successfully managing assigned workflows while independently identifying, initiating, and executing new analytical reviews

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree strongly preferred
Experience working in a manufacturing (preferred minimum 2 years)
CPA or CPA candidate desirable
Experience with intercompany transactions is preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare accounting and financial data for internal reporting and external agencies
Perform monthly and annual closing functions, and assist others to ensure accuracy
Perform proactive financial reviews, identifying and correcting potential issues
Create and present annual budget, Capex, and forecast, and perform monthly reviews with management
Create and present monthly analysis of variances between budget and actuals
Proactive cash management, including creation and monitoring cash plan
Perform routine and targeted analytical reviews of company operations, service, and financial statements both assigned and self-initiated
Conduct routine risk and compliance assessments on internal controls, monitoring adherence to accounting standards/processes/QMS and updating when necessary
Provide guidance and training on compliance across all functions
Ensure accuracy of material transactions and perpetual inventory records across multiple business locations
Monitor and maintain business contract management databases
Review and approve expense reports for accuracy and compliance
Support the team to problem solve and determine treatment of non-routine transactions to ensure financial reporting accuracy
Interact with external auditors and tax consultants
Assist Controller with maintenance of fiscal reports, census, 401(k) plan administration, KPIs, and general accounting operations
Other administrative functions as required