Assistant Controller

Barnes Group; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Barnes Group in East Granby, CT, is seeking an Assistant Controller to lead financial processes and ensure a strong internal control environment. Responsibilities include supervision of accounting records, support in financial reports, and compliance with SOX regulations.

The ideal candidate will have over 3 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting. This position offers an opportunity to drive financial decision-making within the business.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of audit and accounting experience with a proven track record of progressive career advancement.
• Impeccable integrity and excellent working knowledge of US GAAP and SOX environment.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise organization and maintenance of accounting records and compliance to SOX.
• Assist Finance Leader with monthly reports, cost control, and financial closing.
• Responsible for development and monitoring of controllable expense analyses.

Skills

Audit and accounting experience

Knowledge of US GAAP

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting

Job description

Description

Barnes Aerospace, East Granby – CT South is seeking a self-motivated and energetic Assistant Controller. This role partners with site leaders to implement processes to grow the business and drive cost reductions. As an integral member of the finance team, the Assistant Controller will ensure a strong internal control environment in compliance with SOX 404. The role also has responsibility for the site’s accounting, month‑end close, and financial reporting.

If you are a self-motivated, career-minded individual with a solid accounting/business background and with the skills to lead improvement, please submit your name and credentials for further consideration.

Core Responsibilities

• Supervise the organization and maintenance of general ledger, general journal, standard journal and all subsidiary ledgers required to properly record financial transactions and maintain accounting records ensuring compliance to SOX.
• Assist Finance Leader with all financial aspects, including monthly reports, control of costs, safeguard of assets, month‑end closing and reporting requirements ensuring all deadlines are met, etc.
• Responsible for the development and monthly monitoring of controllable expense analyses to help drive cost reduction.
• Support annual physical inventory and cycle counting requirements.
• Coordinate monthly account reconciliation process.
• Responsible for the accounting of Property, Plant, Equipment and Tooling.
• Assist with SOX 404 audits by Internal and External auditors, as well as Corporate Finance.
• Assist with processing scrap transactions.
• Control account reconciliation and intercompany transactions.
• Coordinate the review and processing of accounts payable disbursements through the Shared Services group.
• Support implementation of continuous improvement opportunities that will increase production efficiencies and reduce cost. Assist with maintaining adequate financial controls
• Maintain standard/actual cost system.
• Ensure all job responsibilities are performed in accordance with current corporate accounting policies.
• Perform all other assignments as directed.
• Work to drive financial acumen in the business to help drive consistent financially based decisions (Financial Excellence)

Qualifications

• 3+ years of audit and accounting experience with a proven track record of progressive career advancement.
• Impeccable integrity; excellent working knowledge of US GAAP and working in a SOX environment.
• Analytical approach and attention to detail. Ability to multi‑task in a fast paced environment.
• Excellent communication (both oral and written) skills and strong interpersonal skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.

Education Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting preferred.

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