What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at REMTEC INC?
Position Title: Assistant Controller
Location: Canton, MA – Onsite
Organizational Relationship: Reporting to Marie Gertje, Controller.
Job Summary: We are seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented professional to join our finance team as an Assistant Controller. As Assistant Controller, you will play a pivotal role in ensuring the accuracy and integrity of our financial reporting. Working closely with the Controller and other members of the finance team, you will be responsible for a range of tasks, including but not limited to operations, financial analysis, month-end close activities, and compliance with accounting standards and regulations. This position offers an excellent opportunity for career growth and development in a dynamic and collaborative work environment. Previous experience in manufacturing, working with the federal government and/or using Epicor is very desirable.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Financial Reporting:
- Assist in the preparation and analysis of monthly, quarterly, and annual financial statements.
- Ensure compliance with accounting principles, standards, and regulations.
- Assist in preparation of quarterly board meeting presentations.
- Month-End Close:
- Coordinate and execute month-end close procedures in a timely and accurate manner.
- Reconcile balance sheet accounts and resolve any discrepancies.
- Operations:
- Review and submit payroll bi-weekly.
- Submit remote check deposits as needed.
- Prepare weekly accounts payable check run.
- Act as liaison with remote accounting manager.
- Budgeting and Forecasting:
- Support the budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Work closely with various departments to gather relevant financial information.
- Financial Analysis:
- Conduct detailed financial analysis to support decision-making.
- Provide insights into financial performance and trends.
- Audit Support:
- Collaborate with external auditors during the annual audit process.
- Prepare audit schedules and ensure timely completion of audit requests.
- Process Improvement:
- Identify opportunities for process improvements and implement best practices.
- Streamline financial processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
- Team Collaboration:
- Work closely with cross-functional teams to gather information and address inquiries.
- Provide support and guidance to junior members of the finance team.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field is required; CPA certification is a plus.
- Minimum of 4 years of experience in accounting or finance roles, with a focus on financial reporting.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required:
- Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial regulations.
- Knowledge of the full accounting cycle.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality, a high level of accuracy, and attention to detail.
- Excellent analytical and organizational skills.
- Must have excellent communication skills (oral, writing and editing).
- Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
- Proficiency in financial software is required.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel is preferred.
- Experience with Epicor, working in manufacturing or with the federal government is preferred.
Candidate has capacity to comply with the federally mandated requirements of U.S. export control laws.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.
