Assistant Financial Controller

Job Description

Job Description

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The Assistant Financial Controller will work directly with the Financial Controller, Division Controllers, and GL accountants to ensure accuracy and compliance of accounting operations and financial reporting for SLS Affiliates.

The Assistant Financial Controller has responsibility for the results of AP, AR, and month / year-end closing. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, an effective communicator, and able to work in a fast-paced environment.

This role will report directly to the Financial Controller or their designee.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities :

• Preparing and consolidating monthly financial statements and reports.
• Assist GL Accountant with month-end close and balance sheet reconciliations.
• Reconcile bank statements and report discrepancies to the Financial Controller
• Preparing journal entries including cash receipts, inter-company transfers, and payroll.
• Oversee accounts payable and accounts receivable for accuracy and timely deliverables.
• Prepare and assist with audits including but not limited to year-end audit, governmental audits, state audits, and insurance audits.
• Developing and implementing accounting policies and procedures to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Providing leadership, training, and development to the accounting staff.
• Guide and assist divisions by communicating current accounting policies and procedures.
• Maintain internal controls and procedures.
• Assists in ERP conversion / implementation testing and participation in training sessions.
• Support management in completing special projects, ad-hoc reporting and analysis requests, and other tasks as assigned.
• Other duties as assigned.

Position Requirements :

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field.
• Minimum five years of work experience as a Senior Accountant / Accounting Manager.
• Experience with preparation of financial statements.
• Experience in general ledger functions and month end close process
• Experience working for a general contractor or subcontractor in the construction industry is preferred.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to proof one’s own work as well as the work of others.
• Effective time management and organizational skills.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook, Teams)
• Experience with CMIC strongly preferred.

Physical Demands :

• Use of manual dexterity, tactile, visual, and audio acuity.
• Use of repetitive motion, prolonged periods of sitting and standing, and sustained visual and mental applications and demands.
• Occasional lifting (up to 40 pounds), bending, pulling, and carrying.
• Quantitative / mathematical ability (addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, standard measurements).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job.

Benefits :

• Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan
• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Company-paid disability and life insurance
• Voluntary life insurance
• Paid sick time
• Paid time off

Work Location :

Galveston, TX 77554

Affirmative Action / EEO Statement

SLSCO LTD is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without discrimination because of race, color, sex, age, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other federal, state, or local protected class.