Assistant Controller

Sparton • De Leon Springs, FL

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The Assistant Controller will support the Controller in maintaining an effective system of accounting, asset and operational performance controls for day-to-day operations and monthly financial statement preparation. The Assistant Controller will drive initiatives through finance and accounting related functions. The organizational structure will have various functions, including AP, AR, Inventory, Payroll, and Cash Management. The Accounting team also maintains timecard management. Maintenance and organization of the GL accounting structure and Cost Centers is critical. In concert with the Controller this role supports all Government and Non-Government Compliance (Sarbanes Oxley) within accounting. This position also requires hands on knowledge of the financials.

Requirements

• BA/BS in business, with a major in accounting/finance is required
• 5+ years of accounting/finance experience
• Active CPA license is required
• Strong Excel skills a must (lookups, pivots, indexing, sumifs)
• Experience with a current ERP system is necessary
• Requires strong analytical, leadership, communication, and organizational skills
• U.S. Citizenship is required

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in business administration/accounting is a plus
• Public accounting experience is highly valued
• Federal contracting experience is preferred
• Manufacturing industry experience is a plus

Responsibilities

• Support the coordination and preparation of monthly consolidated financial statements, quarterly reporting to the parent company.
• Assist and review in the preparation of the operating budget for the Company.
• Review monthly journal entries.
• Review account reconciliations, as needed, based upon risk profile of accounts.
• Support and direct the development and implementation of applicable policies, desk guides, and procedures for the Company. Properly reviewing and updating as assigned and required by such documents.
• Directly support the installation, maintenance and improvement of the accounting records, reports, and internal controls at the Company.
• Prepare and/or supervise financial, operational and contract analysis and general accounting practices in compliance with government requirements, corporate directives, policies, and procedures for the Company.
• Review, research and document technical accounting issues for GAAP compliance, as needed.
• Provide regular financial guidance to and interaction with other functions of the facility to improve operating results and measure performance.
• Actively participate in providing input and the sharing of ideas with Corporate financial/other personnel to promote and execute best practices throughout the financial areas of the Company; and evaluate risks related to performing these practices.
• Provide accounting/finance contact with ESA for annual audit, tax return preparation, insurance renewals, and certain legal matters.
• Work to ensure all assigned personnel meet established job requirements, and needed training is identified.
• May perform all supervisory functions in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Develop accounting team of approximately eight individuals.
• Ad hoc projects as required.

Benefits

• Robust medical, dental, vision, & disability coverage
• Healthcare concierge to help you navigate your benefit selections
• Virtual health solutions for physical therapy, menopause, and diabetes
• Company paid Basic Life Insurance. Additional Life & AD&D Insurances are available
• On-site wellness clinic
• Competitive compensation
• 401k program to plan for your future with company match 75% up to 8% plus 1% Employer contribution
• Company Paid Time Off (Vacation and Sick)
• Paid parental leave
• Adoption assistance
• Fertility and family building assistance
• Flexible work schedules available based on position: 9/80 schedule providing every other Friday off, 5/8s, 4/10s, 3/12s
• Lifestyle spending account
• Perks at work
• Generous employee referral program
• Tuition reimbursement
• Voluntary benefits available: longer term care, legal, identity theft, pet Insurance, and many more options

What This Job Offers

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