Assistant Controller

POSITION SUMMARY
The Assistant Controller will oversee the accounting, receivables, and payables functions of the organization. This leader will lead the team through continuous improvement and make recommendations to enhance business operations, efficiency, and financial controls. The Assistant Controller contributes to the overall success of the organization by effectively managing daily financial operations tasks, special projects, and assisting finance leadership & Ownership with ad hoc requests.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Coach & mentor the accounting, AR, and AP teams in order to maximize retention, accuracy, efficiency, and productivity
Review, document, and implement improved processes and controls for all aspects of the accounting, payables and receivables functions
Maintain general ledger reconciliations, review journal entries, and prepare monthly reporting for finance leadership and Ownership
Improve the accuracy and timeliness of the monthly and year-end financial reporting process
Work with the Director of Finance to improve cash flow forecasting accuracy
Work with external partners for audit, tax, and banking compliance and reporting
Validate weekly reporting provided to management for payables and receivables
Review & approve all weekly A/P bills for processing; ensure best pricing available; analyze packaging/material/warehouse costs across companies
Assist with acquisitions; ensuring systems and processes are ready for go-live, and compliance with accounting standards
Aid the Corporate Controller in building KPI, reporting and dashboards for accounting, payables and receivables
Assist with the creation of an accurate weekly P&L for management
Perform other related duties as assigned and assist in special projects
EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:

Strong knowledge of accounting (GAAP Principles)
Knowledge of general business operations and accounts payable
Must have experience analyzing financial information and preparing reports
SKILLS:

Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting & accounts payable, and/or finance; with a minimum of 2 years managing a team
Bachelors degree in accounting or finance preferred
Experience with Microsoft Dynamics (NAV) preferred
Extensive experience with the Microsoft Office suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Highly organized and detail oriented
Strong interpersonal abilities with a keen understanding of process improvement, from recognition of the problem to final solution implementation
Ability to think critically and outside the box, inquisitive problem solver
Works well under time pressures with ability to prioritize key tasks
Not intimidated to provide honest feedback for business and process improvement
Receptive to feedback for improvement and thoughtful of differing viewpoints
HOURS:

Minimum 40 hours per week
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:

401(k)
Dental insurance
Employee assistance program
Flexible schedule
Health insurance
Life insurance
Paid time off
Vision insurance
Physical setting:

Office
Schedule:

Monday to Friday
Work Location: In person

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