Assistant Controller

Company: HireResources
Location: Danbury
Posted on: May 14, 2022

Job Description:

Job Description The Assistant Controller is responsible for working closely with the Controller in safeguarding assets and ensuring accurate, timely recording and reporting of all transactions by monitoring disciplines of internal audits, controls, and checks across all departments. The ideal Assistant Controller is precise with a high level of attention to data accuracy and timely reporting to support business decisions. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES Mentor, train, and supervise the Accountant and Bookkeeper, ensuring all deliverables are executed on time, with a high degree of accuracy Ensure staff is utilizing all available tools and resources to optimize execution of daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual deliverables Manage the accuracy and productivity of day-to-day activities of accounts payable, cash disbursements, invoicing/billing, customer credits and collections, inventory integrity, fixed asset records, general & entity accounting and cost accounting Manage the month-end closing process, continuously improving the issuance of monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial records in accordance with company timeline Assure financial plans are consistent with organizational goals Utilize and make recommendations for continuous improvement of financial analysis tools to evaluate projects, programs, capital expenditures, products costing, etc. when necessary Manage commercial banking relationships to facilitate credit under highly competitive terms Evaluate and ensure assets are not unnecessarily encumbered with personal guarantees or unrealistic commitments Work closely with Human Resources in the development and economic evaluation of various employee benefit programs Be the liaison with outside audit firm(s), banks and lessors, casualty/liability insurance agent(s), credit card companies, and collection agencies Establish and nurture strong internal and external relationships with vendors and partners with timely, proactive communication and follow-up Continually grow finance expertise and knowledge, identifying new opportunities and continuous improvement activities for the Finance department Provide timely and proactive communication to Finance leader, including consistent deliverables, meeting recaps, program updates, and all other relevant client Finance deliverables Timely supports external and internal audits as required Uphold company values of Excellence, Collaboration, Innovation, Inspiration, Accountability, and Integrity QUALIFICATIONS Bachelor---s degree in Finance; CPA / MBA a plus 5 years in an assistant controller role required, preferably within advertising, marketing or agency, media agency experience a plus Demonstrated experience at calculating figures and amounts for all bookkeeping, payroll, budgets, statistical analysis, and probability statements Possess a high-level discretion and confidentiality in all presentations/ correspondence and communication for staff Excellent written and verbal communication skills Proven success in balancing and managing fast-paced deliverables with internal and external stakeholders Independent, with a demonstrated ability to prioritize requests, establish workflow procedures, multi-task, meet tight deadlines, and deliver on assigned objectives Process-driven with extremely high attention to detail Quantitative mindset, with the ability to perform numerical analyses Advanced QuickBooks experience Proficient in Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint) Advanced Excel skills required; Data Analytics, Access experience a plus Friendly, high-energy, team-focused, and can-do attitude a must Company Description We are the leader in materials engineering solutions used to produce virtually every new chip and advanced display in the world. Our expertise in modifying materials at atomic levels and on an industrial scale enables customers to transform possibilities into reality.

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