Assistant Controller

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY :

The Assistant Controller supports the Controller in overseeing the organization's financial operations. This includes managing accounting functions, preparing financial reports, analyzing financial data, and ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations.

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE :

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance
• 7 plus years of Accounting
• 3 plus years of Leadership
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel and PowerPoint skills
• Highest standards of accuracy and precision; highly organized.
• Articulate with excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to think creatively, highly driven and self-motivated.
• Demonstrated ability to roll up sleeves and work with team members in a hands-on management capacity.
• Strong organizational and customer service skills.
• Must be knowledgeable regarding applicable local, state, and federal regulations related to the hiring process and employment.
• Actively participate in the Safety Management System (SMS)
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work as a team while focusing on details.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS :

• Prepare timely and accurate financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements.
• Thorough balance sheet recon review process and signing off on ending balances; reviews work with the team to ensure timely issue identification and resolution.
• Analyze general ledger variances and suggest corrective action for management's approval to meet annual accounting financial objectives
• Drive the month-end reporting close process, looking for ways to streamline and ensure accuracy and repeatability.
• Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulatory requirements, where necessary, and help draft such documents.
• Providing all accounting and financial reports and documents needed by the company's external auditors for State / Individual Station Audits
• Direct and train direct reports which include the two staff accountants and an accounts payable clerk to ensure clear and consistent processes are established and followed.
• Oversee the functionality of the company's accounts payable department, looking for ways to streamline and automate.
• Monitor and oversee multiple treasury functions including daily deposits, outgoing wire payments, bank reporting and letter of credit filings.
• Manage the purchase card program.
• Monitor & Review monthly journal entries for close.
• Prepare and upload crucial journal entries for financials.
• Provide support to local leadership by providing and explaining financial performance details.
30+ days ago