Assistant Controller

Our client is a global Medical Devices company North West of Boston. They are Publicly traded, profitable, and have a World Class leadership team. This is a brand new role reporting to the Corporate Controller. This role will also have significant exposure to the C-Suite. This role is in office 5 days per week.

Overview

Reporting to the Corporate Controller, and interfacing with the various department heads as well as executives in the C-Suite, the Assistant Controller will manage the monthly close process of the INC/US entity as well as oversee the annual/quarterly audit and SOX requirements.

Responsibilities

• Manage all aspects of the month-end close process (INC/US entity), including preparation and review of journal entries, reconciliations and financial analysis
• Manage/coordinate the annual and quarterly audit/SOX requirements with external auditors
• Oversee and manage staff’s performance of the A/P function
• Thorough analysis and commentary on operating expenses to assess accuracy, completeness and conformance to US GAAP reporting and procedural standards
• Prepare/calculate leasing schedules and reconciliations in accordance with ASC 842
• Prepare the quarterly consolidated cash flow statement for 10-K/Q reporting
• Assist the Corporate Controller in calculating/populating 10-K/Q reporting tables
• Prepare and present monthly financial results to the Executive Team
• Prepare/review quarterly memos, including Goodwill/Intangible impairment and bad debt review
• Perform the annual Goodwill/Intangible Asset and Fixed Asset impairment analysis
• Prepare and submit multiple Government Surveys and Censuses
• Support day-to-day requests from Sales, Operations and Finance for financial analysis and reporting as needed. Assume other projects and assignment as directed by management

Qualifications

• Bachelor of Science, preferably in Accounting/Finance
• 8 years of combined public accounting and industry experience
• CPA preferred
• Experience working in a publicly traded and SOX compliant company
• Strong understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
• High level skills in Excel including pivot tables and v-lookups, as well as experience with Microsoft Dynamics D365
• Possess broad knowledge of accounting concepts, analytical skills, and curiosity to ensure financial accuracy and process improvements
• Ability to handle a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and constantly changing workload
• Strong work ethic, self-motivated, drive for completion
• Willingness and ability to perform day-to-day operational tasks as well as high level analysis
• Proactive, responsive and timely problem solver with project management skills, pays attention to detail, drives processes and meets deadlines
• Ability to establish and maintain strong business relationships within the organization to work collaboratively across the Company with a positive outlook and motivated attitude