What are the responsibilities and job description for the Asst Controller position at Utility, Inc.?
Position Summary
The Assistant Controller will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the companies in the Public Safety Brands organization. This position will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements. The position requires a strong background in accounting within the technology or SaaS industry, extensive experience with revenue recognition (ASC606), excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
The Assistant Controller will play a crucial role in supporting the financial operations of the companies in the Public Safety Brands organization. This position will be responsible for managing the day-to-day accounting activities, ensuring accurate financial reporting, and assisting in the preparation of financial statements. The position requires a strong background in accounting within the technology or SaaS industry, extensive experience with revenue recognition (ASC606), excellent analytical skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
Essential Duties And Responsibilities
The essential functions include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Assists with the management of all accounting functions. Oversees implementation of accounting systems, policies, and procedures.
- Directly supervises employees, including, but not limited to, accounts receivable and accounts payable.
- Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring, and training employees; planning, assigning, and directing work; appraising performance; rewarding and disciplining employees; addressing complaints and resolving problems.
- Reviews and approves journal entries.
- Review bank reconciliations.
- Maintains, reconciles, and administrates all general ledger accounts, including but not limited to accounts receivable, inventory, and accounts payable.
- Coordinates and ensures accuracy and timeliness of internal and external financial reporting.
- Implement and maintain internal controls to safeguard company assets.
- Review fixed asset ledgers and ensure all items are properly capitalized and depreciated.
- Assists with coordinating annual independent audits and preparing annual tax documents.
- Prepares budgets and forecasts; participates in business planning and analyses.
- Analyze financial data to identify trends, variances, and opportunities for improvement.
- Assures accurate and timely monthly closing; assists with preparation of monthly financial statements.
- Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
- Assists with special projects as required.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
- A bachelor’s degree in accounting or finance is required, and CPA OR CMA certification is preferred.
- 5 years of progressive accounting experience in a technology company is required, and SaaS industry experience is preferred.
- 2 years of demonstrated ability to manage and motivate an accounting staff of four or more direct reports.
- Experience working with multiple entities and M&A activities.
- Experience with ERP (NetSuite, JD Edwards, etc.) experience is required.
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills (pivot tables, v-look-up, etc.) is required.
- Strong knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting.
- Extensive experience with revenue recognition principles, particularly ASC 606.
- Working knowledge of forecasting, financial reports, data collection, data analysis, and evaluation.
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow.
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm.
- Proven leadership and business acumen skills
- Excellent oral, and written communication skills are required for frequent interaction with financial and non-financial management.
- Superb attention to detail, strong planning and organization skills, and the ability to multi-task, prioritize and deliver in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.
- Self-starter with a business focus and an entrepreneurial spirit.
- Excellent work ethic and dependability.
- Aptitude to learn new technology and systems.
- Must be able to work both independently and in a team environment.
- Commitment to excellence and high standards.
- Customer service-centric with a concern for quality and deadlines.
- Ability to work within multiple entities using different GL and Department coding, if applicable.
- Must be able to work beyond standard work hours due to demand. This would include, but not limited to audit season and month-end close, etc.
