Assistant Controller

Position Summary -

The Assistant Controller is responsible for supporting the Controller, supervision of accounts receivable and accounts payable, balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, inventory transactions and valuation, month-end closing, and meeting corporate and external reporting requirements.

The Assistant Controller will ensure accuracy and timeliness of project and report completion, in all areas of responsibility. Communicate clearly and promptly with distribution centers, Division management team and corporate office to ensure control & compliance with company policies and procedures.

Principal Accountabilities -

• Direct responsibility for AR, AP, and inventory accuracy.
• Timely and accurate completion of month end journal entries, balance sheet and P&L.
• Effectively completing the month-end financial close process.
• Perform operational analysis as requested, as well as assignment of special projects.
• The Assistant Controller is responsible for knowing and following policies and procedures of the company; for sharing information that would benefit other members of the team; and for finding ways to improve the productivity and profitability of our division.

Decision Making -

The Assistant Controller must be able to recognize and respond to situations that require a sense of urgency or are the result of non-compliance with corporate policy(s). This person should have the ability to assess various situations and environments objectively. The Assistant Controller must always understand the importance of acting ethically and appropriately in many business situations.

Requirements -

LANGUAGE SKILLS -

Ability to read and interpret financial statements, general business periodicals, professional journals, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to communicate effectively with customers and employees of the company.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS -

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, volume, and net present value.

REASONING ABILITY -

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

TECHNICAL SKILLS -

Computer literate (MS Office including Word and Excel as well as accounting software)

Proficient knowledge and application of accounting principles

Quality standards - both ISO and QS

WORK ENVIRONMENT -

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS -

Employee is regularly required to walk and talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to stand; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit. Vision requirements include : close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

PERFORMANCE MEASUREMENTS -

The performance of the Assistant Controller will be measured as follows :

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