Job Description

GENERAL FUNCTION:  The Assistant Controller will work closely with the Controller as the accounting subject-matter expert and will oversee much of the day-to-day accounting operations. The Assistant Controller will assist with the preparation and analysis of financial reports to ensure they meet the organization’s needs and comply with all applicable regulations.

JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

DAY-TO-DAY ACTIVITIES:

• Manage accounting functions and processes related to AR, AP, Accrued Expenses, GL, Fixed Assets
• Work with Manufacturing Operations on Product costing, pricing, and impact on gross margins
• OPEX and SG&A Analysis
• Special projects in accounting as assigned
• Identify and implement process improvements
• Responsible for SOX internal control compliance and primary liaison with third party internal auditor
• Researches and analyzes various technical accounting related issues, emerging accounting pronouncements, and produces logical, well-supported conclusions and recommendations to Interpret and implement new accounting standards
• Support operations with custom reporting from ERP system, as requested

PERIODIC ACTIVITIES

• Assists in the preparation of monthly and quarterly consolidated financial statements for public company with international subsidiaries
• Including Preparation of consolidated balance sheet, operations, and cash flow
• Footnote preparation
• Computation of earnings per shares, including accounting for equity awards
• Preparation of interim and year-end tax provision
• Primary liaison with external auditors
• Coordinate the process to update periodic forecast and prepare the forecasts

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• 4-year degree in Business Administration with an accounting concentration
• Master of Business Accounting degree or CPA designation preferred
• A minimum of 10-years relevant accounting, cost accounting and supervisory experience demonstrating increasing responsibility
• Demonstrates strong understanding of accounting principles
• Understands cost accounting
• Advanced Excel modeling and reporting skills
• Excellent technical accounting skills
• Does not need to be a “Tax” expert but needs basic understanding of “Book” verses “Tax” concepts to work with third party tax preparer
• Ability to work independently, handling multiple tasks and changing priorities while meeting non-negotiable deadlines
• Ability to effectively communicate at various levels within the organization
• Work weekends and holidays as required to meet non-negotiable deadlines (month-end, year-end, etc.)

Company Description

Micro Tech Staffing Group is a top technical recruiting firm in New England since 1985 with a reputation for matching the talented professionals with companies across the Northeast. Placing over 2,000 highly-skilled employees per day, Micro Tech Staffing Group’s expert recruiters are ready to help you unlock your next opportunity.