Assistant Controller - (Guadalupe) in Santa Maria, California For Sale

JOB DESCRIPTIONWorking collaboratively and strategically, the Assistant Controller will assist the Controller in all areas of the departments responsibilities. The individual will help to broaden and deepen the strength of the department. This is a new role that will expand the reach of the office of the Controller to improve its daily accounting processes, raise the control environment, and expand its abilities to report in accordance with US GAAP and SEC regulations. The position will add a key voice to all policy, accounting theory and application and process improvements for the department. The role will further assist the Controller in working with other departments in the company to provide support and analysis of their operations. This position supervises the Financial Reporting & General Ledger groups to ensure all financial reporting, budgeting and forecasting guidelines are met. Provides training to new and existing staff as needed. Prepares annual employee reviews. RESPONSIBILITIES Ensure efficient, accurate, and timely financial results and closings on a monthly, quarterly, and annual basis. Monthly variance analysis, preparation and review of journal entries, and preparation and review of balance sheet reconciliations Supervise general ledger group to ensure all financial reporting; budgeting and forecasting deadlines are met. Respond to inquiries from CFO, Controller, and other company-wide managers regarding financial results and reporting. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the financial reporting and general ledger structure. Obtain and maintain a thorough understanding of the JD Edwards software system in order to manage all financial transactions generated within the organization. Quarterly and annual audit reporting including SOX/404, preparation of audit schedules, and preparation of supporting documentation for SEC footnotes. Monthly and annual bank compliance activities. Work with and support Controller in day to day activities, special projects, and workflow process improvements. Monitor and analyze department work to develop more efficient procedures. Assist in development and implementation of such procedures. Working with the Controller, the Assistant Controller is responsible for overall development and execution of the annual plans for the department. Work closely, collaboratively, and strategically with the Controller and CFO to identify, and prevent control breakdowns in higher risk areas that could damage the organizations brand, business sustainability, or customer loyalty. Provide functional, technical and process leadership. The organization will depend on this person's management of multiple teams. QUALIFICATIONS BA/BS in Accounting Active CPA Prior financial reporting/general ledger supervisory experience 7+ years progressively responsible accounting and finance experience 3-5 years Public accounting (Big 4 or Regional Firm, audit only) Understanding of accounting principles and practices, and management principles and preferred business practices. Must be hands on and a proven and effective leader and must garner trust and loyalty from employees in group Ability to collect, organize, analyze and report complex data; evaluate information and systems; and make appropriate recommendations. Cost accounting and experience with standard costing is preferred. JD Edwards or equivalent level ERP system. Experience in medium-to-large publicly-traded company. Strong experience with the Microsoft Office suite of applications. Knowledge of project management principles, including the ability to manage projects, working through others, with tight timelines and multiple, potentially overlapping priorities. Skilled at negotiations, problem solving, and conflict resolution.
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