What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Cleaveland/Price Inc.?
Position Title: Assistant Controller
Target Experience: 5 years
Department: Accounting
Location: Trafford, PA
About Us
Cleaveland/Price specializes in the design and manufacture of high voltage disconnect switches and switch automation products.
All company operations take place in a modern 218,300 sq. ft. multi-site facility situated on 20 acres east of Trafford, PA. The facility houses virtually all resources for product realization, including engineering, supply chain, parts fabrication, electro-mechanical assembly, and testing. Fabrication capabilities include laser and plasma cutting, CNC machining, CNC punching, and automated bending and forming. The company also utilizes specialized processes, such as MIG and TIG welding, friction welding, silver and tin electroplating, and silver brazing.
Cleaveland/Prices employee-focused culture plays an important role in being recognized by the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette as being a Top Workplace in the Pittsburgh region. The company is driven by the caring people that we employ: the heart and soul of the Cleaveland/Price product line.
Your Goal
The Assistant Controller plays a pivotal role on the Accounting team, tasked with ensuring the accuracy and efficiency of financial operations. Key responsibilities include preparing financial statements, performing financial analysis, auditing accounting processes, and maintaining compliance with accounting standards and regulations.
Your Responsibilities
- Manage and deliver accurate financial statements and reports for month, quarter, and year-end periods
- Assist in creation of financial dashboard using financial and operating metrics
- Ensure financial operations comply with legal standards and advise management of changes in legal requirements related to financial reporting
- Prepares and presents financial reports for risk analysis as needed
- Provides financial analyses to support capital project planning
- Track capex projects and maintain fixed asset schedules
- Prepare/review account reconciliations to maintain financial accuracy
- Apply manufacturing cost accounting methods to improve costing processes and accuracy
- General ledger analysis of accounts, reconciliations on a monthly/quarterly basis
- Provide back up to the accounts payable, accounts receivable, and invoicing functions
- Contribute to the development of new or amended accounting systems and procedures, including implementation of any new accounting software
- Assist in the development, implementation, and maintenance of internal controls and procedures related to accounting transactions
- Assist in internal auditing processes
- Assist with audit preparations for external audits
- Participate in leadership discussions to provide financial insights to management
Your Background
- Bachelors degree in Accounting or Finance
- A minimum of five (5) years experience in financial accounting, including preparing and auditing financial reports, preferably for a manufacturing organization
- CPA certification a plus
- Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint)
- Experience using ERP and accounting software systems
Benefits
- Fully paid healthcare, dental and vision coverage
- 401k plan (6% dollar for dollar match)
- Life insurance
- Disability insurance
