Assistant Controller - Manufacturing

Job Overview

• Management of monthly accounting close process
• Assist in creation and filing of required SEC forms and financial statements
• Maintenance and improvement of the internal control environment
• Transaction and journal entry monitoring and sign-off
• Ensure period end account reconciliations are prepared and reviewed
• Coordinate and manage the execution of supporting schedules for external auditors around quarterly financial statement review and annual audit
• Liaise with external tax providers on the preparation of quarterly and annual tax provisions as well as ongoing tax compliance
• Provide technical accounting leadership to staff accountants
• Develop a thorough understanding of all of the Company’s ERP systems and how the information flows into the general ledger 
• Pursue, suggest, and manage process improvements aiding in the production of accurate and timely financial reporting. Focus on process simplification
• Coordinates efforts across multiple departments to ensure all compliance requirements are met, including SOX; local, state, and federal government reporting requirements; and tax filings.  

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field – required
• 5+ years of relevant accounting experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment
• Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills