Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller will support the Controller with all facets of financial management, regulatory and financial reporting, budget and forecasts preparation, as well as development of internal control policies and procedures.

Essential Functions:

• Support all aspects of accounting management (billing, tax forms, reporting etc.)
• Assist in the formulation of internal controls and policies to comply with legislation and established best practices
• Assist in the preparation of financial statements in compliance with official guidelines and requirements
• Manage journal entries, invoices etc. and reconcile accounts for the monthly or annual closing
• Assist in the preparation of budgets or forecasts
• Participate in preparation for the annual audit
• Help in development of reports for management or regulatory bodies
• Review the company’s accounting information to identify and resolve inaccuracies or imbalances
• Utilize accounting system to facilitate processes and maintain records
• As this job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, the employee will be expected to perform other duties as assigned

Skills and Abilities:

• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with impeccable attention to detail
• Exceptional organizational skills with the ability to meet deadlines
• Possess a high standard of ethics, integrity, trust, and confidentiality evidenced by maintaining a professional demeanor in dealing with critical/confidential information; restricts discussion/knowledge of activity to a “need to know” basis

Qualifications:

• Good Understanding of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulations
• Excellent knowledge of accounting and financial processes (budgeting, financial closure, reporting etc.)
• Solid understanding of data analysis and forecasting
• Working knowledge of MS Office (especially excel) and Business Management software
• Well-organized with ability to prioritize
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• High attention to detail and problem-solving abilities
• BS/BA in accounting, finance or relevant field is required (or equivalent experience)
• Professional certification (e.g. CPA) is a plus

Physical Requirements: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• Able to stand, walk, use hands and fingers to manipulate objects, talk and hear
• Vision abilities (with correction) include close, distance, peripheral, depth, and the ability to adjust focus
• The employee is frequently required to sit, and use hands
• The employee is frequently required to stand and walk for extended periods of time

Work Environment:

• Standard office environment
• Tempo is fast-paced with deadlines
• The noise level in some areas of the work environment may be moderate