We are recruiting for an Assistant Controller for a growing and reputable aerospace company in Valencia, CA. This role will have complete responsibility over the monthly financial close process as a key member of the Finance Team, and will report directly to the Controller and will supervise 4 subordinates.

A solid understanding of financial and managerial accounting principles is required. Both accounting and financial analysis experience is essential as this role will encompass both actual and forecast. Critical to the success of this role, the ability to learn process flow is needed in order to tie accounting functions with operations, especially at month-end close, with the goal of timely financial reporting and analysis.

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

General Cost Accounting- the successful candidate will be responsible for the completion of various accounting and reporting activities and transactions related to sales, cost of goods sold, inventory and other general ledger accounts.

· An essential function is to follow inventory transaction flow, including researching and resolving inventory discrepancies before month end inventory reconciliation.

· Additionally, this candidate will direct the AP and AR analysts, including oversight of month end accruals and reconciliations.

· Review treatment of accounting transactions and prepare for month end reconciliations of various balance sheet accounts including: prepaid, fixed asset, inventory, etc.

· Research and interpret technical guidance as necessary in order to report financial statements in accordance to GAAP.

Financial Close Process- Lead month-end close process to establish an accountable timeline, monitor adherence and resolve non-compliance through escalation if necessary.

· Maintain account reconciliations in accordance with GAAP.

· Ensure intercompany due to/from accounts are in balance and netting accounts are cleared.

· Research and resolve discrepancies.

· Fully support all balance sheets accounts with proper documentation.

Financial Reporting and Budgeting

· Assist with preparation and distribution of monthly and year-end financial statements

· Analyze monthly budget, including variance analysis

· Track cash forecasting

· Participate in annual budget process

· Ad-hoc and special projects

Requirements

- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

-Accounting and finance experience in manufacturing, preferably in aerospace, with minimum 3 years as the accounting manager in a manufacturing (cost accounting) environment

-CPA preferred

-Knowledge and experience with the implementation of lean principles

-Strong analytical skills, documentation skills, and people skills

-Capable of interfacing objectively with people at all levels and all functions within the organization including Sales, Operations, Contracts, Finance, Program Management and Senior Management

-Technical accounting acumen, creative thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills

-Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment