Assistant Controller
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Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller must align the goals of the position with the goals of the department and the organization by keeping in mind the underlying values of a work product that is Accurate, Meaningful and Timely ( AMT ).

The Assistant Controller is responsible for providing high-level support to the Controller in managing the company's accounting and financial activities by producing financial summary statements, forecasting a company's financial health and correcting inaccuracies in a company's financial records.

Finally, the Assistant Controller must be able to work as a team member in a team environment and take on other tasks, duties and/or projects as assigned by the CFO and Controller.

Reports to: Controller

Duties & Responsibilities:

* Aid in creating financial statements for upper management

* Use critical thinking skills to analyze trends in month financial statements

* Prepare monthly, quarterly and yearly financial reports

* Ensure all accounting practices are in compliance with legal guidelines and established accounting principles

* Assist with tax documentation preparation

* Work with the company financial team to create internal controls and policies

* Identifying solutions to discrepancies in financial records

* Assist the Staff Accountant(s) with their monthly workpapers to ensure that the work that is being prepared is timely, accurate and meaningful

* Review and approve invoices, credit card charges and expense reports entered into accounts payable by the Accounts Payable Specialist for proper coding (dates, general ledger account, etc)

* Prepare additional reports as needed for the Controller and/or CFO

Education & Experience:

* College degree in Accounting is required

* Minimum five years of accounting experience

* CPA license is beneficial

Skills and Qualifications:

* Excellent communication skills

* Highly organized with excellent attention to detail

* Familiarity with government grant programs helpful

Benefits:

* 401(k)

* 401(k) matching

* Dental insurance

* Disability insurance

* Health insurance

* Health savings account

* Life insurance

* Long term disability

* Paid time off

* Vision insurance

Interested applicants MUST submit a cover letter and the cover letter MUST state why the applicant is the perfect fit for the position.