Assistant Controller

Job Description

Job Description

Specific Responsibilities Include :

• Assist with General Accounting functions such as financial reporting, fixed assets management, inter-company accounting, and daily expense analysis.
• Assist with month end closing including preparing and posting of journal entriesand reconcile monthly ledger accounts and help establish accounting policies and procedures.
• Assist in monitoring and managing Raw material, Work-in-process, and Finished goods inventory.
• Assist establishing and monitoring standard cost for each product and monitor MRP reports like Inventory, cost absorptions and variances.

Manage and analyze standard costs, BOM and routers.

• Assist in the preparation of the monthly business review and Business Unit Staff meeting packages.
• Assist in financial, internal, and governmental audits to maintain compliance.
• Perform a monthly testing of internal controls including SOX controls using Audit and self-assessed tools (ASAT) to ensure compliance with corporate standards and document observations using an online portal called Audit and Self-assessment portal (ASP)
• Assist controller in monthly / quarterly / annually forecasting / budgeting as needed.
• Assist controller to monitor and analyzeKey Performance Indicators(KPI) and Key Financial Indicators (KFI) to identify operational processes inefficiencies and recommend necessary improvements.
• Provide budget and project analysis for capital expenditure. Assist controller with financial payback and ROI analysis on capital projects as well post-implementation project review on completed projects.
• Participate in the company's continuous improvement projects to assist in identifying opportunities and implement cost-saving objectives.
• Assist on special projects for plant, division & corporate management.

Basic Qualifications :

BA or BS in Business Administration major emphasis in Accounting or Finance.

• 3-5 years of related experience in standard cost environment as an Accountant or Cost Accountant. Knowledge of US GAAP.
• Employees must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Verification of employment eligibility will be required at the time of hire.
• Visa sponsorship is not available for this position;
• This position entails access to export-controlled items and employment offers are conditioned upon an applicants ability to lawfully obtain access to such items.

Preferred Qualifications :

• 3-5 years of directly related work experience - standard cost system, manufacturing, aerospace. QAD and Oracle ERP system experience highly desirable.
• QAD / MFG Pro / Oracle experience
• Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office suites
• Accounting license / certification

Desirably Skills :

1. Experienced in Manufacturing environment

2. Strong knowledge and understanding of GAAP, with solid analytical and strategic planning skills.

3. Excellent interpersonal communication skills, self-motivated and team-oriented skills.

4. Must be proficient with computer systems and programs (MS-Word, MS-Excel, and MS-PowerPoint etc.) good spreadsheet skills.

5. Flexible and someone with strong desire to learn.

Benefits / Salary :

The position includes competitive wages and a comprehensive benefits package, including health insurance (medical, dental, vision), excellent 401k matching program, paid holidays and vacation.

The salary range for this position is $94,000 to $134,000.