Assistant Controller

Barnes; East Granby (CT); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the aviation sector is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee financial transactions and maintain compliance with SOX regulations. This role demands strong analytical skills and a good understanding of US GAAP, as well as the ability to manage multiple financial tasks efficiently. The successful candidate will contribute to cost reduction and financial excellence while ensuring adherence to corporate accounting policies.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of audit and accounting experience.
• Impeccable integrity; working knowledge of US GAAP.
• Ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Supervise maintenance of accounting records ensuring SOX compliance.
• Assist Finance Leader with financial reports and cost control.
• Support annual physical inventory and account reconciliation.

Skills

Analytical approach

Attention to detail

Excellent communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in finance or Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

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• 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 to 5 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.

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 to 5 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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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Finance

• Industries

  Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing

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