About this role
ASSISTANT CONTROLLER JOB DESCRIPTION
The Assistant Controller reports to the Regional CFO and manages the accounting functions, ensuring they are performed properly, efficiently, and timely. This individual is detail-oriented, possesses excellent communication, record-keeping and management skills, and is able to work across departments and different business divisions.
Key Duties & Accountabilities (Primary responsibilities & quantifiable measurements)
Essential Functions (Essential/secondary functions that support the primary responsibilities)
- Managing day-to-day accounting functions with specific focus on Accounts Receivable and Accounts Payable processes and activities
- Working with corporate finance and bank relationships to ensure accurate cash activity is recorded
- Assist with cost accounting and inventory management
- Preparing journal entries, accrual entries, and reconciliations
- Reconcile Sales Tax and work with 3 rd party tax advisors
- Obtaining information from other departments to ensure records are accurate and complete
- Assisting regional CFO with monthly and year-end reporting and other requests from corporate finance and external parties
- Working with other departments to resolve issues when necessary
- Producing accounting records
- Assisting with accounting support as necessary
- Developing staff and promoting a departmental culture of continual improvement
Organizational Core Values (Behaviors and values that are essential to be successful in our environment)
- Customer service begins inside - We serve our colleagues with excellence so we can serve our customers with excellence.
- Get it right the first time - We are reliable, thorough, practice active listening and pay attention to detail to ensure the best results.
- Philosophy of velocity - Our responsiveness and speed to market give us the competitive edge.
- Personalized Service - We go beyond what the customer expects, understand what they are going through, and anticipate their needs to make their interaction with us the best experience of their day.
- Act like an owner - We are empowered to protect, cultivate and grow our business responsibly.
- We cant stop learning - We know our stuff, embrace change and relish feedback.
Qualifications
Educational/Training Requirements/Experience (What your background should look like)
- Bachelors degree in accounting and 3+ years in a similar role
- Strong math, typing, and computer skills, especially in MS Excel and accounting software.
- Excellent communication, research, problem solving, and time management skills.
- High level of accuracy, efficiency, and accountability with an attention to detail.
- Ability to build relationships with clients and internal departments.
Minimum Skills, Knowledge & Ability Requirements
- Understanding of payments, accounting and budgeting
- Advanced abilities in Excel
- Demonstrated problem-solving skills
Benefits:
The final base pay offered to the successful candidate will be determined by factors such as work location, job-related skills, qualifications, experience, responsibilities, and relevant education and training. In addition to our compensation, we offer a comprehensive benefits package including the following:
- Bonus based on company performance
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) retirement savings plan with company match
- Paid time off (including vacation, company holidays, and parental leave)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Other benefits such as life insurance, disability coverage, and wellness programs