Assistant Controller

Under general supervision and reporting to the Controller of the parent company the Assistant Controller is responsible for directing and interpreting financial report preparation and supervision of accounting methods that are utilized by the company.  The Controller ensures accurate and timely preparation of the income statements, balance sheets, and projections of earnings and expenses of the organization, as well as the monitoring and implementation of internal procedures and controls.  This position is based in Carlsbad CA. 

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

1. Manages all accounting functions and submits reports to Controller at parent company
2. Manages AR, AP, GL and fixed assets activities and operations
3. Ensures business transactions are in compliance with GAAP, IRS and other regulatory requirements and company policies
4. Manages project and cost accounting functions, month-end and year-end closing activities, invoice generation, and maintenance of accounting operations records
5. Provides necessary authorizations, expertise, guidance and assistance to company personnel and external customers
6. Develops and recommends revisions and improvements to department guidelines and pertinent company accounting policies and procedures
7. Maintains & manages contracts, loans and other databases that interface with the general ledger
8. Helps ensure that the company’s assets are safeguarded through sound internal controls, risk management & best practices
9. Manages the production of budgets, including preparing quarterly budget to actual reports for management and departmental review
10. Interprets budget data and makes recommendations to department heads
11. Coordinates with HR to fund domestic and international payroll accounts, print manual checks as needed and post payrolls to GL
12. Manages expense reimbursement process
13. Provides financial analysis and support to local management team
14. Other duties as assigned

Knowledge of:

• Principles, practices and terminology of general accounting
• Basic cost and project accounting methods and procedures
• Laws and regulations relating to financial administration
• Auditing principles and practices
• Operations of standard spreadsheet software

Skills:

• Advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Accounting Applications a plus
• Strong business acumen, analytical approach to problem solving, and organizational skills
• Professionalism, integrity, tact, and exceptional attention to detail
• Strong independent decision-making skills; excellent analytical skills and professional judgment
• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Fluent English – reading and writing is required

Ability to:

• Verify the accuracy of financial data and information
• Understand, interpret, apply and explain applicable laws, policies and procedures
• Organize, set priorities, take initiative and exercise sound independent judgment within areas of responsibility
• Make accurate calculations, prepare clear, concise and complete financial documents, working papers, statements and reports
• Exercise discretion to maintain confidentiality of company documents and records
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships
• Adapt project structure as business environment dictates
• Work independently with minimal supervision
• Establish credibility and build collaborative effective relationships with executive leadership, staff at all levels of the organization, and external clients.

• Manage a heavy workload and multi-task under strict timelines
• Pass pre-hire background check and drug screen

Supervision Received:

• The work is performed under general supervision

Supervision Exercised:

• None

Education/Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a closely related field; and minimum of 5 years of increasingly responsible professional accounting experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.  Any equivalent combination of experience and education that will allow the applicant to satisfactorily perform the duties of the job may be considered when filling the position.

Company Description:

SMS, a TRIGO company

Supplier Management Solutions, LLC (SMS) is the leader in the Commercial and Defense Aerospace Industry providing global supplier management, development, and quality services through “boots on the ground” on-site management to drive systemic changes that improve quality and sustain on-time delivery and overall supplier performance.

With SMS’ Headquarters located in Southern CA, SMS' Executives, Management and teams come with over forty (40) years of industry experience. Together, SMS understands the current dynamics and urgent need for a more efficient and cost-effective supply chain management solution. SMS' management team and field resources, Delivery Assurance Specialists (DAS'), Supplier Development Specialists (SDS'), Quality Assurance Specialists (QAS') and Supplier Quality Engineers (SQE's), perform their role working as an extension of their customers, with a domestic presence in over 40 states and 24 countries internationally. SMS’ business model provides a customized, fully integrated service solution along the customer's value stream which results in quality parts arriving “on-time, every time.”

As of January 2019, TRIGO Group, with a headquarters in Paris-France, acquired Supplier Management Solutions. This transaction was a major step in TRIGO’s development strategy into the value-added global Aerospace supply chain and quality management services market, while expanded TRIGO’s U.S. footprint by leveraging SMS’ relationships and domestic presence. It has strengthened SMS’ position as a quality partner in the aerospace supply chain by providing global coverage in addition to an extended service offering into quality inspection and conformity management. The integration of the two companies has provided our current and future customers with a unique combined full-service solution for both On-Time-Delivery and On-Quality-Delivery performance for the Aerospace supply chain.

Supplier Management Solutions, LLC (SMS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disabled and veterans. 

NOTICE OF AFFIRMATIVE ACTION PLAN FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES, DISABLED VETERANS AND OTHER  PROTECTED VETERANS

It is the policy of this Company to seek and employ qualified individuals at all locations and facilities, and to provide equal employment opportunities for all applicants and employees in recruiting, hiring, placement, training, compensation, insurance, benefits, promotion, transfer, and termination. To achieve this, we are dedicated to taking affirmative action to employ and advance in employment qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans, and other protected veterans.

The objective in adopting the Affirmative Action Programs is to place qualified individuals with disabilities, disabled veterans and other protected veterans in all job classifications. These Affirmative Action Programs are available for inspection by any applicant or employee by contacting the Company's EEO Coordinator, in the Human Resources office, Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm.