Assistant Controller

Jobot; City of Elmira (NY); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid remote schedule

Partial health/dental/vision coverage

Generous PTO & holidays

401k with match

Career advancement opportunities

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a permanent Assistant Controller in Elmira, NY to join a rapidly growing manufacturing company and collaborate with the CFO and senior management. The role focuses on accurate financial reporting, compliance, and strategic planning to support growth.

You will oversee general ledger activities, implement controls, and help prepare budgets and audits while contributing to a dynamic, long-term success plan. Hybrid schedule offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in Manufacturing.
• Expertise in QuickBooks and other financial software.
• Strong GAAP knowledge and financial data analysis.
• Excellent problem-solving and data-driven decision making.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills; able to work with all levels.
• Proficient in Excel and Microsoft Office; multitasking in a fast-paced environment.
• Demonstrated leadership ability and executive presence.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing financial reports such as statements and budgets.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations and standards.
• Guide financial decisions by applying policies to the economic landscape.
• Develop, implement, and maintain financial controls and guidelines.
• Achieve budget objectives by analyzing variances and initiating corrective actions.
• Support year-end audits preparation.
• Assist implementing new accounting policies.
• Support internal control structures for accurate reporting.
• Assist with general ledger, payroll, accounts payable/receivable, and cash management.
• Support CFO in recording, filing, and reporting transactions.

Skills

GAAP

QuickBooks

Excel

Financial analysis

Leadership

Communication

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Growing company seeks hands-on Controller

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Marcie Cassano

Salary: $85,000 - $110,000 per year

A bit about us

Rapidly growing, small company

Why join us

• Opportunity for career advancement/ growth
• Hybrid remote schedule
• Laid back company culture with solid financial backing and long term growth trajectory
• Health, Dental, Vision partially paid by employer
• Generous PTO and Holiday schedule
• 401k with match

Job Details

As a permanent Assistant Controller in our growing company, you will play a pivotal role in the financial management and strategic planning of our organization. This position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the growth and success of our company. You will be working closely with the CFO and other senior management members to ensure the accuracy, integrity, and timeliness of our financial operations. This role requires a strong understanding of accounting principles, excellent analytical skills, and a keen eye for detail.

Responsibilities

1. Assisting in the preparation of financial reports such as financial statements and budget performance.
2. Ensuring compliance with state and federal regulatory requirements and professional standards.
3. Guiding financial decisions by applying company policies and procedures to current economic landscape.
4. Developing, implementing, and maintaining financial controls and guidelines.
5. Achieving budget objectives by scheduling expenditures, analyzing variances, and initiating corrective actions.
6. Providing support in the preparation of year-end audits.
7. Assisting in the implementation of new accounting policies and procedures.
8. Participating in the development and support of internal control structures to ensure accurate financial reporting.
9. Assisting with the management of the general ledger system, payroll, accounts payable and receivable, and cash management.
10. Supporting the CFO in ensuring all financial transactions are properly recorded, filed, and reported.

Qualifications

1. A Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
2. Minimum of 5 years of experience in accounting within the Manufacturing industry
3. Expertise in using QuickBooks and other financial software.
4. Strong knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and financial data analysis.
5. Excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to make data-driven business decisions.
6. Strong interpersonal and communication skills and the ability to work effectively with all levels of the organization.
7. High level of integrity and dependability with a strong sense of urgency and results-orientation.
8. Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
9. Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, especially in Excel.
10. Demonstrated leadership ability, confidence, and executive presence – ability to motivate staff.

This is an exciting opportunity for a dynamic and ambitious professional to join a rapidly expanding team. If you are passionate about financial management and looking for a challenging role where you can make a real impact, we would love to hear from you!

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