Assistant Controller

A great UHY client is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their team. The ideal candidate will have 7+ years of experience preferably with a mix of public accounting and manufacturing experience, will be proficient in Excel, and will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance.

The Assistant Controller is a hybrid position with 3 days/week in the office. This is a direct hire position.

Assistant Controller Job Duties:

• Lead corporate consolidation for month-end and year-end close process
• Prepare financial statements and reporting package including analysis of balance sheet, income statements, and cash flows
• Responsible for direct supervision of 2 accountants
• Responsible for accounting policy & procedure updates and serve as a key resource for technical accounting questions/issues (revenue recognition, lease accounting, business combinations, etc.)
• Owns debt reporting including calculation of covenant ratios and quarterly submissions
• Responsible for (13-week) cash flow forecast and respective working capital targets
• Calculate and post journal entries in connection with month-end process
• Maintain general ledger and related chart of accounts
• Work cross-functionally with (IT, Purchasing, Sales etc.) to implement system enhancements and to improve processes and create efficiencies
• Serve as main point of contact with external auditors providing documentation and schedules for year-end audit and interim reviews.
• Perform other special projects related to acquisitions and subsequent integration
• Support ERP launch and identity opportunities to improve reporting and financial close processes
• Ad Hoc reporting for Controller and Chief Financial Officer

Assistant Controller Job Requirements:

• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
• CPA Designation
• 7+ years of experience at preferably with mix of public accounting and manufacturing experience in the CPG industry
• Proficient user of Microsoft office suite (PowerPoint, Word, Excel)
• Excellent communication (written/verbal) and interpersonal skills
• Excellent organizational and time management skills

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