Job Overview We are seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our finance team. In this pivotal role, you will support the organization's financial operations by overseeing accounting functions, ensuring compliance with regulatory standards, and assisting in financial reporting. Your expertise will help drive accurate financial management and uphold the integrity of our financial statements. This position offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to a mission-driven organization committed to transparency, accountability, and excellence in financial stewardship. The Assistant Controller will oversee full cycle accounting and reporting for our companies operations. Manage month-end (and quarter-end, year-end) close process, including: Ensure complete and accurate accounts are maintained and timely preparation of financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles. Coordination and review of Monthly and Quarterly account reconciliations, flux and variance analyses and other management review activities. Monitor & enforce accounting polices & procedures and related internal controls. Ensure an efficient accounts payable and cost accounting shared services organization. Including developing and monitoring metrics to drive performance. Oversee the working capital, cash management and forecast process set forth by Corporate Treasury. Key contact for internal and external audits across the company. Partner with the company executives and business unit leaders to analyze manufacturing, SG&A, working capital and budget preparation. Assist with the integration of newly acquired companies Identify inefficiencies and implement process improvements, and liaise cross-functionally to streamline existing processes and address needs for new programs and initiatives. Drive performance, growth and development of the accounting staff. Oversee Tax Manager for timely completion of Federal, State and Local Municipalities Tax Returns. Requirements 8+ years progressive financial accounting experience. Previous supervisory experience required. Must possess good influencing skills, be able to effectively work with all levels of the organization and have the ability to effectively work autonomously with little direction. Communication Skills - Must demonstrate effective oral and written communication skills and ability to articulate analyses from the interpretation of financial reports and legal documents. Superior analytical and problem-solving skills, with demonstrated intellectual and analytical rigor as well as experience resolving complex business problems with well-structured analytics Reasoning and Judgement - Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in mathematical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. Systems skills- Word processing, advanced Excel, E-mail proficiency, ERP accounting software (JDE, Oracle PeopleSoft, Microsoft Business Central preferred) required.

Team Skills:

Team oriented, collaborative, diplomatic, and flexible, with demonstrated ability to articulate and drive a team towards designed outcomes. Demonstrated ability to be decisive and action-oriented regarding decisions affecting the team and committed to developing a team, including key talent, and build a strong succession pipeline for the future. Must be able to lead across and through the matrix organization to ensure effective and efficient decision making. Bachelor's degree (BS) in accounting, finance, or related field required. MBA and/or CPA preferred.

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $90,400.00 per year

Work Location:

In person