Assistant Controller

Summary/objective

The Assistant Controller position has the responsibility to help the Controller manage and oversee the accounting function of the company.

Essential functions

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Hire, train, and manage all accounting functions including A/P Clerks, A/R Clerks, Accounting Clerks, and Accounting Manager(s)
• Review transactions, reconciliations, and manage the monthly close of each accounting period
• Develop and analyze reporting for business operations and budgets
• Perform review audits, ensuring adherence to standard requirements
• Create new processes to improve financial efficiency
• Report analysis and findings to management team
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Detail and deadline-oriented

Competency

• Strong time management skills
• Good leadership qualities including verbal and written communication
• Ability to communicate efficiently and effectively with the rest of the team
• Desire to be constantly learning about the job as well as keeping skills up to date
• Ability to take constructive criticism well

Supervisory responsibilities

The Assistant Controller supervises the A/R and A/P leads and directly manages various accounting and reporting functions.

Work environment

The typical work environment is in an office setting.

Physical demands

The Employee is required to stay at a desk the majority of the time. They are also required to climb one flight of stairs to get to their office daily.

Travel required

None.

Required education and experience

• B.S. degree in Accounting
• At least 2 years of applicable accounting experience
• In-depth knowledge of US GAAP
• Experience with software-based ERP accounting systems
• Intermediate knowledge of MS Excel: Pivot tables, data management, formulas, etc.

Preferred education and experience

• CPA License or CPA candidate
• Public accounting experience
• Experience with NetSuite ERP system
• Balance sheet maintenance: reconciliations, supporting schedules, problem solving
• Experience managing personnel including conflict resolution and team projects

Additional eligibility requirements

Authorized to work in the US. Goodfellow Corporation participates in E-verify.

Work authorization/security clearance requirements

Affirmative Action/EEO statement

Goodfellow is an equal opportunity employer. We embrace diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Other duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.