What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Controller position at Vytelle?
Job Title: Assistant Controller
Company: Vytelle
Reporting to: Controller
Direct Reports: None
Location: Remote, US or Canada
Compensation: Competitive Salary and Benefits Package
Status: Full-time exempt
ABOUT VYTELLE
We are a global precision livestock company reshaping how cattle producers worldwide unlock animal performance. Our portfolio includes world class Bovine phenotypic and genotypic data capture system via Vytelle SENSE and Vytelle INSIGHT which enables producers to accurately select desired traits to continually product elite progeny, coupled with Vytelle ADVANCE In Vitro Fertilization Service, which enhances the speed at which genetic improvement can be made.
ROLE OVERVIEW
The Assistant Controller performs General Ledger duties, balance sheet reconciliations, sales tax reporting, cash reporting, month end closing activities and various accounting functions across all Group Legal Entities within a cloud-based accounting environment.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Ensures the integrity of accounting information by recording, verifying, consolidating, and entering transactions in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
- Performs timely and accurate balance sheet reconciliations for several companies.
- Documents and submits monthly, quarterly, and annual sales tax returns.
- Provides weekly cash reporting updates.
- Works closely with department and cross-functional team members to ensure timely and accurate month-end close.
- Actively engages in the continuous improvement of the company’s accounting processes.
- Performs any other duties as assigned.
- Role Model Behaviors - Engage, enable empower and act on:
Vytelle’s Core Values
Leadership: Inspire and serve and seek the best in each other
Endurance: Pacesetter, takes action and realizes results
Pioneer: Infinitely curious, catalyst and listens for ideas
Love: Contagious passion for customers and our purpose
Ability to adopt and adhere to Vytelle’s Foundation: The Common Thread of Integrity, Respect and Trust
In addition to:
Teamwork: Establish and maintain positive working relationships with others, both internally and externally, to achieve the goals of the Company. Set goals, resolve problems, and make decisions that enhance the Company’s effectiveness.
Team Member Orientation: Anticipate, understand, and respond to the needs of team members to meet or exceed their expectations.
Direction and Decision making: Positively influence others to achieve results that are in the best interests of the Company. Assess situations to determine the importance, urgency, and risks, and make clear decisions are timely and in the best interests of the Company.
SKILLS AND ATTRIBUTES
- Solid understanding of General Accounting Principles
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving abilities
- Highly skilled communicator and relationship-builder
- Ability to identify/understand project needs and manage expectations
- Strong business acumen
- Detail-oriented
- Organized
- Risk tolerance and ability to deal with ambiguity
- “Figure It Out” mindset
- Bias for execution
- Ability to understand new issues quickly and make wise decisions
- Ability to inspire confidence and create trust
- Ability to work under pressure, plan personal workload
- Strong communication skills: Quality, Brevity, Clarity
- Balance between critical review and positive mindset
- An appreciation of and an ability to positively resolve issues arising from different cultures
EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance required
- CPA or equivalent preferred but not required
- 5 years of accounting experience
- Superior knowledge and understanding of GAAP
- Working knowledge of tax laws
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office, particularly Excel
- Working knowledge of Dynamics 365 preferred
- System automation experience preferred
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong attention to details and technicalities
- Excellent organizational and technical skills
- Excellent interpersonal and multi-tasking skills
- Remote role, travel as appropriate
