Assistant Controller

Location

Alpharetta, GA | United States

Job description

Assistant Controller

Job Description:

Immediate need for an experienced Assistant Controller to join a leading national safety industry service company headquartered in Alpharetta, GA.   As a result of acquisitions this company has grown exponentially.  This growth related position will be a key member of the Accounting and Finance Organization management team.

Job Summary:
The Assistant Controller position will serve as a key financial partner of the Company. The primary function of the role will consist of performing general accounting tasks, daily, for the subsidiary’s general ledger. The Assistant Controller will assist with consolidating financial information from operating locations, providing balance sheet reconciliation and analysis assistance, delivering financial reports and performing accounting research. This position will be expected to gain a detailed understanding of accounting policies, P&L accounts and balance sheet accounts. The Assistant Controller will work independently only receiving guidance on unusual or complex problems. This position will also be expected to review reports and results with management as required.

 

• Assists with the monthly consolidation of financial results and review those results with management.
• Help lead the monthly financial close process by independently identifying and processing the necessary journal entries assigned, including monthly adjusting journal entries required to properly reflect the consolidation of the financial statements.
• Reviews the trial balance and financial statements to ensure proper recording and classification of transactions and accounts.
• Record revenues for contracts with multiple element arrangements
• Manage all intercompany transactions
• Prepare monthly WIP & Job Costing Schedules
• Timely reconciliation of Balance Sheet accounts according to prescribed frequency to ensure balances are properly supported and explained by independently collaborating with key stakeholders to resolve any reconciliation issues in a timely manner.
• Daily management of Accounts Receivable Specialist and Credit/Collections Administrator including cross training and managing workload to assure billing goals are met. – Utilize ADP Portal for reviews. Follow Employee Manual for style of management.
• Prepare bank reconciliations, prepare and post all cash related activity.
• Maintain fixed sssets (FA) including recording fixed asset (CAPEX) acquisitions and dispositions; Setting up book depreciation schedules; and reconciling balances to the general ledger.
• Proactively identifies opportunities for improvement for all Accounting processes, engaging process design conversations and making recommendations.
• Performing accounting research and conduct variance analysis on financial results to determine trends, estimates, and significant changes impacting completeness and accuracy of the financial statements.
• Reconciliation and preparation of tax schedules, oversight of 1099 reporting, preparation/review of internally prepared tax returns.
• Partnering with other departments to ensure all internal controls are adhered to and financial statements are fairly and accurately presented.
• Review, investigate, and correct errors and inconsistencies in financial entries.
• Ensuring all accounting procedures, records, and reports conform to generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Perform technical accounting research on complex accounting topics under US GAAP, including educating others within the organization on the topics.
• Research, prepare and execute Finance Department initiatives such as software and systems implementation and other departmental or firm-wide improvements, as required.
• Assist in the annual audit process.
• Prepares Ad Hoc Analyses and complete projects.
• Performs other duties as assigned by management.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Business Administration required. (Finance or Accounting preferred).
• CPA preferred.
• Previous public accounting experience is strongly desired.
• Minimum of 4 years of Accounting/Finance experience preferred.
• Experience in corporate and consolidation accounting and reporting.
• Excellent knowledge of GAAP.
• Highly detail oriented and organized in work.
• Analytical mindset with proven ability to exercise judgment, analyze data, prepare financial reports and present results to Management.
• Excellent interpersonal and customer service skills with proven ability to influence others without authority.
• Fast learner, attention to details, inquisitive personality.
• Proven ability to work autonomously and meet multiple deadlines.
• Excellent proficiency with financial software tools, including Excel, Word, PowerPoint, Outlook, and exposure to an ERP system such as Oracle, SAP, Great Plains or NAV.
• Proven ability to work with all levels in the organization.

Benefits are highly competitive.  For immediate consideration, please apply now

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