JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for assisting the Controller in managing financial reporting for the organization. Oversees the financial reporting processes, prepares financial reports, documents key accounting positions, and ensures compliance with accounting standards and regulatory requirements. Actively participates in the financial close process. Maintains accurate financial records and provides strategic financial guidance to support the company's growth and financial stability.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

• Prepare accurate and timely financial reports, including balance sheets, income statements, cash flow statements, and statement of equity and retained earnings.
• Preparation and communication of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements and reporting to all constituents.
• Preparation of monthly cost center reporting in collaboration with FP&A.
• Ensure compliance with internal financial control policies and procedures, SOX, and regulations the Company is subject to while making recommendations for enhancements.
• Collaborating with the Controller, providing analysis and reporting to the Company’s tax consultants.
• Assist with annual external audit and preparation of annual financial statements.
• Assist with periodic lender audits.
• Assist the Controller in the monthly close process.
• Analyze financial data and provide insights to management for informed decision-making and strategic planning.
• Ensure adherence to accounting principles and standards and implement efficient accounting procedures.
• Review and analyze new accounting pronouncements to determine the impact on the company and, when applicable, assist with the documentation and implementation of new standards.
• Identify and implement process improvements to streamline the financial reporting process.
• Support FP&A in developing financial plans, budgets, and forecasts to guide the organization's financial goals and objectives.
• Participate in the completion and review, through a variance analysis, of the monthly closing processes.
• Deliver and manage debt compliance and lender reporting.
• Assist FP&A as needed to monitor and track budget performance and provide recommendations for cost-saving and revenue-generating initiatives.
• Communicate effectively with stakeholders, including senior management, investors, and board members, to provide financial insights and updates.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the minimum knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• Master's degree or CPA certification strongly preferred.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Proficiency in financial software and ERP systems
• Advanced in MS Office (e.g., Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint).
• 5 years of experience in financial management and accounting.
• Strong understanding of financial principles and regulations.

COMPETENCIES:

• Customer Service: Exceptional attitude and a passion for providing outstanding service to internal customers.
• Attention to Detail: Thoroughness in accomplishing a task through concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. Monitors and checks work or information and plans and organizes time and resources efficiently.
• Analytical Skills: Collects and researches data; Designs workflows and procedures; Identifies data relationships and dependencies.
• Communications: Exhibits good listening and comprehension. Expresses ideas and thoughts in verbal and written form. Keeps others adequately informed. Selects and uses appropriate communication methods.
• Managing People: Develops subordinates’ skills and encourages growth; provides direction and guidance; reacts well under pressure; motivates others to perform well and exhibits confidence in self and others.
• Problem Solving: Ability to solve issues efficiently and quickly.
• Relationship Management: Manages interactions to service and support the organization; establishes credibility with all interactions.
• Teamwork: Contributes to building a positive team spirit. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY

This position is responsible for the direct management of designated employees in the Accounting department.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, reach, and sit for a minimum of 8 hours with or without reasonable accommodation. The employee is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects and/or tools. The employee is required to talk or hear with or without reasonable accommodation and must sometimes lift and move up to 10 pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

While performing the logistics duties of this job, the employee is frequently exposed to moderate noises such as computers, printers, and other light traffic noise in an office setting.

This role is in-office. Remote work may be performed from a pre-approved location, as arranged, and scheduled by team management and approved by department leadership.

OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change or be supplemented at any time with or without notice.