What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Productivity Quality Inc?
Overview
We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Controller to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of our organization, ensuring compliance with GAAP standards, and providing insightful financial analysis. This position requires a strong background in accounting principles and practices, as well as proficiency in financial software.
This position will move to take over for the current Controller in 2026!
Responsibilities
Financial Management & Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation of accurate and timely financial statements, including the income statement, balance sheet, and cash flow reports.
Budgeting & Forecasting:
- Support the annual budgeting process by gathering data and preparing schedules.
- Monitor and report budget variances, providing actionable insights to department heads.
Internal Controls & Compliance:
- Assist in developing and maintaining internal controls to protect company assets.
- Ensure compliance with tax, audit, and legal requirements by preparing supporting documentation.
Team Collaboration & Support:
- Provide guidance and support to accounting team members in day-to-day operations.
- Assist in onboarding and training new accounting staff.
Process Optimization:
- Identify opportunities to improve accounting processes and workflows.
- Participate in evaluating and implementing accounting software or tools.
Stakeholder Support:
- Act as a secondary point of contact for external auditors, tax advisors, and regulatory agencies.
- Collaborate with departments across the organization to ensure alignment of financial processes with operational needs.
Administrative & Vendor Management:
- Support the Controller in managing relationships with 401K plan administrators, insurance providers, credit card vendors, and sales tax consultants.
- Support compliance with GAAP and other regulatory standards.
- Conduct preliminary analyses of financial performance and prepare reports for the Controller and CFO.
Skills
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA preferred).
- 3 years of accounting experience, preferably in a leadership or supervisory role.
- Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting standards.
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Join our team as an Assistant Controller where you will contribute to our financial success while advancing your career in a dynamic environment.
About Us:
Productivity Quality, Inc. (PQI) is the Upper Midwest distributor for many of the best-known names in Metrology – Brown & Sharpe, Optical Gaging Products, Renishaw, Heidenhain, Mahr Federal, and Mitutoyo. The products sold range from CMMs and Video Measurement Systems to hand measurement tools and hard gaging. In addition, Productivity Quality, Inc. offers calibration, inspection, training and consulting services for measurement systems, gaging and machine tools. Our subsidiary, Advanced Inspection Services, LLC – (AIS), is the leading contract dimensional inspection service in the area with customers nationwide.
PQI and AIS are both ISO/IEC 17025 Accredited. Productivity Quality, Inc. provides opportunities at all levels. We offer a competitive salary with a full benefits package including 401k and profit-sharing program. PQI has an extremely high employee retention rate. It is a great place to work, to build a future in your new career and employs an incredible team of people to work with.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $93,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Monday to Friday
Ability to Commute:
- Plymouth, MN 55447 (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $90,000 - $93,000
