Assistant Controller

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Position Overview

The Assistant Controller will report directly to the Controller and will be responsible for performing a variety of general accounting functions, such as applying general principles of accounting, reviewing and analyzing financial information, and preparing financial reports, along with ensuring SOX compliance. The successful candidate will be responsible for managing International and GL teams as well as being a valued individual contributor. Additionally, this role will develop staff through hands on training and contribute to the team effort through mentoring and assisting with required tasks. An ideal candidate will be responsive, self-directed, a team leader and has a desire to grow in a challenging, fast paced environment.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Manage the reporting of accurate financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
• Prepare consolidation and monthly and quarterly fluxes.
• Manage aspects of the month-end close process, including reviewing journal entries and reconciliations and ensuring the general ledger is complete, accurate and closed timely and in accordance with internal and external reporting requirements.
• Ensure compliance with internal and financial accounting policies and procedures.
• Collaborate with other departments to ensure accurate and timely financial reporting.
• Manage and direct international subs, including oversight and review of annual statutory audits and tax compliance.
• Liaise with the external auditors for quarterly reviews and annual audits and coordinate preparation of audit schedules.
• Support and drive process improvement.
• Prepare ad hoc financial analyses as needed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s Degree (BA/BS) in Accounting or Finance required.
• CPA required.
• 7+ years’ experience in public accounting and/or equivalent industry experience
• Strong technical accounting skills and working knowledge of US GAAP and SEC reporting requirements.
• Experience working with internal and external auditors
• Experience managing and directing a team.
• Experience with NetSuite a plus.
• Excellent interpersonal skills with high attention to details.
• Able to stay flexible and thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
• Ability to work independently with minimal daily direction to accomplish objectives.
• Exceptional attention to detail, organization, and possesses a sense of urgency.
• Exercises sound judgement in decision-making situations.