What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME)?
Position Overview: CME seeks a motivated Assistant Controller to manage our financial data and ensure compliance. In this role, you'll oversee accounts payable and receivable, handle daily financial entries, reconciliations, and verify transactions across ledgers. Responsibilities include monthly financial reporting, general ledger entries, journal entries, recording payments, assisting with bank reconciliations, and preparing reports, spreadsheets, and KPIs. This position will deal with Accounts Receivable (including but not limited to collections), Accounts Payable, Journal Entries, reporting, WIP, and inventory.
Essential Functions:
- Prepare and maintain financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
- Manage the general ledger, including monthly, quarterly, and year-end close processes.
- Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable operations.
- Ensure compliance with tax regulations and assist in tax planning and preparation.
- Perform account reconciliations and resolve discrepancies.
- Collaborate with external auditors for annual audits and government personnel.
- Report generation through COGNOS & Excel.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Lead budgeting, forecasting, and variance analysis.
- Provide financial analysis to support business decisions and strategic initiatives.
- Document financial procedures, policies, and processes for accuracy and consistency.
- Train and mentor junior accounting staff.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3 years of accounting experience, including financial reporting and general ledger oversight.
- Strong understanding of GAAP and internal controls.
- Experience leading and training accounting staff.
- Completion of Predictive Index Cognitive & Behavioral Assessment, those that do not complete the assessments will not be considered.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong communication skills and the ability to work cross-functionally.
- Proficiency with accounting software.
- AA/AS or Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
Other Requirements:
- Positions with CME require access to controlled goods and technologies subject to the International Traffic in Arms Regulations or the Export Administration Regulations. Applicants must be "U.S. Persons" as defined in these regulations.
- In compliance with U.S. federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. CME cannot accept any person who does not meet employment eligibility requirements, E-Verify verification, and/or is in the U.S. under a student (F1 and/or OPT, J1, or M1) or temporary work visa.
- Drug Testing.
About CME:
Custom Manufacturing & Engineering, Inc. (CME) is a 29-year-old award-winning Tampa Bay small business that designs and manufactures custom-engineered and build-to-print/spec products and systems. Our team collaborates with aerospace/defense and industrial customers to produce cables & wire harnesses, power supplies & distribution equipment, and special test equipment. CME's products are utilized by the US military and various industries worldwide.
CME operates on the EOS System, focusing on a Culture of Accountability through our 5 Core Values: Resolves Problems, Professionalism, Challenges Themselves, Delivers, and Serves Customers - Protects CME.
To learn more about our company culture, please visit: CME Careers - Culture of Accountability and click on the "Culture of Accountability" tab.
Equal Opportunity Employment:
CME is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran status, disability, or other protected classifications.