Assistant Controller

Description

We are seeking an experienced and detail-oriented Assistant Controller to join our finance team. The ideal candidate will possess a strong background in accounting principles, financial analysis, and management. The Assistant Controller will be responsible for assisting in the preparation of financial reports, ensuring compliance with accounting standards and regulations, and providing leadership to the accounting team. Additionally, this role will encompass senior accountant responsibilities, including overseeing day-to-day accounting operations, reconciling accounts, and supporting month-end and year-end close processes. This permanent employment opportunity is based in the Dearborn, Michigan area. Get your career moving in the right direction by joining an innovative company via Robert Half.

Responsibilities

• Assist to ensure a competent, trained staff through goal setting, development, and regular assessment

• Mark and expand process improvements to streamline reporting and improve team efficiency

• Urge accountability and the meeting of deliverables

• Determine and invent Ad Hoc financial reports

• Aid the accounting team during the closing process to guarantee deadlines are met

• Make sure regular account reconciliation to completion

• Establish relevant and timely reports on financial data analytics like the monthly flash report, key financial metrics, and actual spend against budgets/outlook

• Alternative duties as requested

• Backfill for Controller as necessary

• Develop an assortment of policies, technical accounting analyses, and procedures

• Assist with the preparation of GAAP financial statements, including budgeting and forecasting

• Innovative preparation and coordination of fiscal year-end audits

• Aid implementation and guarantee adherence to accounting policies and procedures

Requirements - CPA certification desired

• Ability to multitask efficiently and prioritize work

• Excellent communication and organizational skills

• Command of general ledger

• Inventory analysis experience

• Solid understanding of journal entries

  • Considerable accounting experience, including as a Bookkeeper preferred

  • Extensive knowledge of enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

• 3+ years of general ledger accounting experience

• Notable analytical, quantitative and social skills

• Knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and IIA standards

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