Job Description

Job Title: Assistant Controller 

Department: Finance 

Reports To: Controller

FLSA Status: Exempt

SUMMARY

Hands-on day-to-day management of the accounting functions for the holding company and various subsidiaries, including: Accounting, Treasury, Purchasing, Payroll, , Accounts Receivable/Collections and Accounts Payable.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee compilation, preparation and review of holding company financial statements; oversee accounting process, including monthly close process & Account reconciliations.
• Manage daily cash and banking requirements and forecast cash position working w/ FP&A team.
• Act as primary banking administrator for all bank relationships, including credit cards.
• Oversee the expense reporting and control process, including corporate credit card program.
• Research technical accounting issues and prepare or review related memos .
• Provide advice and counsel to Senior Leadership team on finance and accounting matters.
• Act as Co-administrator for accounting systems and lead implementation of Transit systems at acquired companies. 
• Manage intercompany transactions and monthly reconciliation process working with business unit accounting managers. Work with Controller to structure intercompany transactions for Tax compliance needs.
• Oversee payroll posting entries for various entities and work w HR Payroll team to resolve issues associated with each group.
• Oversee Purchasing function & Remittance process to reduce costs and maximize value.
• Oversee external audit activities and provide necessary information during review of financial statements and tax return completion. 
• Participate as available in acquisition due diligence and integrating accounting activities with acquired companies.
• Communicate with all levels of management regarding fiscal policies and provide direction in the implementation of these policies.
• Implement processes to improve departmental efficiency.
• Develop strong working relationships with peers, business unit accounting managers and serve/support the needs of the business.
• Develop strong working relationships with bank, Audit Firm, Tax firm and other outside service providers.
• Recruit, train, supervise, coach, support and direct the Accounting department team as directed by the Controller.

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE

• BA/BS in Business/Finance/Accounting with CPA is required. 
• Minimum 5+ yrs experience in accounting management, preferably in technology industry. 
• Prior experience with leading the accounting functions of a mid-size company.
• Prior audit firm experience is preferred. 
• Strong, self-reliant personality with superior planning, budgeting, organizational, problem solving and analytical skills.
• Excellent leadership skills to motivate others, build trust, and create a collaborative team.
• Solid understanding of USGAAP.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to establish and maintain collaborative work relationships at all levels within the Company and with external business partners.
• Ability to identify, delegate and supervise critical path tasks and ensure completion under established timelines.
• Strong initiative and desire to work in a team-oriented environment. Must be a self-starter with excellent time and project management skills. Excellent organizational and follow-through skills.
• Expertise in Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint. Experience with Intacct preferred.
• Ability to prioritize and multi-task.
• Strength in researching, understanding and succinctly explaining complex transactions and business impact.
• High degree of integrity to handle confidential assignments & interact w/ Sr Leadership..

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly required to talk and hear. Frequently required to sit. Occasionally required to stand, walk, and reach with hands and arms.

WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Remote working environment with up to 5% travel to subsidiaries.