Assistant Corporate Controller

The Previti Group•Ontario, CA

6d•$93,810 - $159,890

About The Position

The Assistant Controller is responsible for functions including accounting, costing, analysis, budgeting, and financial reporting of the company. This role directs accounting practices and reports, analyzes and interprets financial data, and supervises non-exempt accounting staff. The Assistant Controller also works with lenders, tax accountants, and auditors.

Requirements

An extensive and complete knowledge of accounting principles and practices especially in the construction field
Strong Excel spreadsheet skills
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrates an ability to lead others
Analytical skills- must perform analysis, interpretation and application to meet goals
Good planning and organizational skills are essential
A team player willing to learn and contribute
Results oriented skills with a desire to meet plans and timing willing to work through time consuming problems to achieve the desired goal
Knowledge of JD Edwards “E1”
Flexible and adaptable to a dynamic environment

Responsibilities

Maintain all general ledger and accounting practices including inventories and fixed assets
Manage monthly close process, including account reconciliation, journal entries, and financial statement preparation
Manage the Company’s accounting, costing, analysis, and financial reporting
Oversee preparation of monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports and monitoring financial records and maintaining accounts
Preparation of support schedules to assist in audit preparation
Assure that accounting records are prepared, maintained and reported in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and that all ledgers reconcile
Conducts financial analysis at the highest level to interpret trends, variances from budgets and variances from standards and provides advice and counsel consistent with established financial policy
Directs maintenance of fixed asset records and reports including depreciation accounts
Establishes methods to assure proper capitalization and expensing by class
Approves departmental schedules, procedures, systems and methods to ensure timely, informative and accurate reporting of all financial data
Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies
Performs assignments as supervisors and superiors may direct; establishes and maintains effective work relationships within the department, the Company and the vendor community
Maintains the professional competence, knowledge and skill necessary for the satisfactory performance of all assigned responsibilities
Completes reporting to governmental agencies accurately and timely
Ensures that accounting policies are administered correctly
Exercise discretion and independent judgement that is free from immediate supervision in relation to items with significant impact on the business