Assistant Controller

Jobot; Philadelphia (Philadelphia County); On-site; USD 110,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer is seeking an Assistant Controller to oversee financial operations and reporting. The role requires strong accounting expertise, project management skills, and the ability to present financial data effectively. This full-time position offers competitive pay and benefits, with a salary range of $110,000 to $140,000 per year.

Benefits

Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401k

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of progressively responsible experience in accounting.
• Strong ability to present financial information to various audiences.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Controller in financial and risk management operations.
• Prepare and analyze financial reports.
• Manage accounts payable and receivable functions.

Skills

Integrity

Project Management

Interpersonal Skills

Communication

Time Management

Organizational Skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Business Administration

Master’s degree

CPA Certification

Tools

SAP

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Base pay range

$110,000.00/yr - $140,000.00/yr

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Salary $110,000 - $140,000 per year

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Our client is a leading manufacturer of plastic materials that are used in a wide variety of industries, including automotive, construction, electronics.



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Competitive Pay

Full Benefits

401k

Job Details

This is a direct-hire/full-time position that is 100% on-site/5 days a week in either Hopkinsville, KY or Burlington, NJ and the target salary is $110-140k depending on experience.

Assist the Controller in financial and risk management operations of the organization as well as the preparation of consolidated financial statements of operations for American manufacturing plants including costing, budgeting, taxes, accounts payable/receivable credit and collections, asset control, and systems management within conformance with generally accepted accounting principles and established policies of the organization. The Assistant Controller will maintain accounting controls and provide accurate financial information to management and stakeholders to facilitate decision making.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to

• Comply with all environmental, health, safety and quality standards.
• Maintain confidence and protect operations by keeping information confidential.
• Prepare, analyze, and consolidate monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reports.
• Interpret statistical and accounting information in order to appraise operating results in terms of profitability, performance against budget, and other matters bearing on the fiscal soundness and operating effectiveness of the organization and for the guidance of management.
• Assists in maintaining and developing internal controls.
• Manage the preparation of the annual budget and periodic financial forecasts, institute and maintain other planning and control procedures and analyze and report cost or expense variances.
• Initiate or suggest ideas for cost control for all departments based on financial data and support continuous improvement efforts including quality and environmental, health and safety.
• Assist in implementation, modification, or development of any accounting systems and/or software.
• Comply with all tax and incentive rules through frequent, effective communication with governing officials.
• Assist with preparation and filing of appropriate reports including reports for parent company.
• Classify and analyze labor, material and overhead manufacturing costs.
• Develop actual manufacturing cost data, compile and cost inventory values and maintain an appropriate tracking system and files.
• Manage the accounts payable function to ensure all vendor invoices are processed and paid within payment terms.
• Manage the account receivable function and maintain effective collections procedures to minimize past due receivables. Ensure effective and appropriate customer credit review procedures exist to develop reasonable credit limits for all customers.
• Assist with monthly and yearly closing processes, preparation of balance sheet account reconciliations, journal entries, and ensure proper revenue recognition in each period.
• Ensure adequate internal controls are in place and all financial transactions are recorded in conformance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Participate in audits of financial records with external auditors and initiate appropriate action as required to ensure the timely and accurate completion of the audit.
• Review, revise, or develop accounting policies and rules as needed.
• Assist with the accounting department’s performance and make adjustments to daily operations when needed to ensure the department meets overall goals and objectives.
• Supervise accounting staff.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in accounting or business administration, and > 5 years of progressively responsible experience in all aspects of accounting, including management of department and staff. Master’s degree preferred.
• CPA certification is strongly preferred.
• Thorough knowledge of GAAP and management accounting. Strong ability to present financial information to a variety of audiences.
• Proficient in the use of accounting software (preferably SAP) and Microsoft office software.
• High level of integrity and trustworthiness.
• Proficient in project management.
• Ability to deal with ambiguity.
• Strong interpersonal skills.
• Excellent team player.
• Demonstrated strong communications skills at all levels in the organization.
• Ability to manage time and resources effectively.
• Process driven and highly organized.
• Demonstrated people and project management skills with the ability to meet established goals and timelines.
• Strong focus on follow-up and attention to detail.
• Ability to travel as needed.
  
  

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Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Not Applicable

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Industries

  Manufacturing, Machinery Manufacturing, and Computers and Electronics Manufacturing

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