ASSISTANT CONTROLLER

Our Client is a stable Aerospace & Defense manufacturer with strong parent company backings that's publicly traded. They are seeking a progressive Assistant Controller to lead their accounting team and as a success to Controller/VP of Finance.

Company Benefits:

• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Tuition reimbursement
• Vision insurance

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Personal protective equipment provided or required
• Temperature screenings
• Social distancing guidelines in place
• Virtual meetings
• Sanitizing, disinfecting, or cleaning procedures in place
  

Essential Functions:

• Develops assessments and business analysis to identify areas to improve business performance.
• Assists and performs various cost accounting activities to ensure the ongoing accuracy of product cost information. Perform variance analysis and identify improvement opportunities.
• Prepare, lead & review monthly closing activities as well as financial reporting for both internal management team and corporate. Prepare and/or review monthly/quarterly account reconciliations.
• Provide analytic support for quarterly business performance results to Corporate
• Lead monthly review on critical business metrics and lead cross functional team to develop and monitor both short term and long term action items.
• Responsible for leading the Accounts Receivable, Accounts Payable and Cost Accounting functions.
• Prepare quarterly sales tax return and other similar returns due to regulatory agencies.
• Monitors business processes for compliance with internal control procedures and SOX Requirements. Lead all internal/external audits.
• Lead and Manage customer audit and/or government CAS Audit.

Qualifications: 

• Bachelor’s degree required with an emphasis in Accounting or Finance; CPA preferred
• 7+ years of combined accounting experience. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience as plant controller or cost manager in a standard cost manufacturing environment, with an emphasis on cost accounting, reporting and variance analysis.
• Must have technical skills and experience in financial reporting for a publicly traded global company.
• Experience working for a large public accounting firm is preferred.
• Strong GAAP and SOX knowledge/experience
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Proven ability to manage and develop staff.
• Technical acumen, creative thinking, problem-solving and analytical skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills in a fast-paced environment.
• Advanced computer skills with MS software (Excel, Words, PowerPoint)
  

Our Client is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or national origin.