Assistant Controller

Assistant Controller

The Assistant Controller will support the financial operations of the organization by performing accounting, analytical, and reporting functions. This role requires expertise in maintaining accounting principles and practices, ensuring compliance with financial policies, and managing various financial reporting processes. The Assistant Controller will contribute to budgeting, forecasting, financial statement preparation, and audits. This role requires a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, strong familiarity with accounting concepts, and significant prior experience in a financial role. The Assistant Controller reports directly to the Controller.

Essential Duties / Responsibilities :

• Review and analyze balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and other financial reports to identify trends, explain key metrics, and forecast future financial performance.
• Prepare journal entries, including payroll accounting and general ledger reconciliations.
• Assist with the preparation of financial statements, government filings, tax packages, and other compliance reports.
• Maintain and manage reporting systems or applications, including data upload and periodic review for internal and external reporting.
• Ensure compliance with GAAP, SOX regulations, and internal company policies via guidelines and controls surrounding accounting transactions and budget preparation.
• Provide financial analysis with a focus on product margins, sales trends, order intake, and freight costs.
• Perform account audits to ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations, and assist both internal and external auditors during periodic financial audits.
• Support the development of detailed financial forecasts, including variance analysis to prior forecasts, budgets, and historical periods.
• Monitor and manage fixed asset files, performing periodic internal reviews and audits.
• Compile and assess customer credit limit approvals to ensure consistency with company guidelines.
• Create and distribute 1099 forms and related documentation annually.
• Oversee accounts receivable applications and ensure timely collections from clients.
• Supervise accounts payable procedures, including supplier setup and vendor payment processing.
• Assist with inventory audits and other compliance reviews as needed.
• Administer expense reporting platforms and workflows.
• Participate in special financial projects and perform other duties as required.

Requirements Job Qualifications : Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Experience :

Preferred Qualifications :