Assistant Controller

Exponent • Kansas City, MO, United States • $200k - $250k / year • 4h ago

TLDR: Assistant Controller with Accelerated Career Path

Why We Like This:

Opportunity to cut your teeth on leadership (eventually will hire 2 direct reports)
Take ownership of the month-end process and financial reporting
Balanced work life with Monday/Friday working from home

Requirements:

Establish and enforce financial policies, procedures, internal controls, and reporting systems, including SEC, SOX, audit, and bank/investor compliance requirements.
Provide financial updates to management by evaluating, analyzing, and reporting data.
Collaborate with CFO and Controller to establish budgets, benchmarks, and reporting standards.
Develop, monitor, and analyze financial statements and performance metrics.
Support the development of short and long-term operational strategies.
Lead the accounting team with dynamic leadership to foster trust and productivity.
Coach, counsel, and develop a high-performing team.
Oversee general accounting, accounts payable, accounts receivable, and payroll functions, providing supervision and guidance to personnel.
Direct the annual audit process and manage corporate tax requirements.
Manage month-end close, disbursements review, payroll tax and reporting compliance, sales/use tax compliance, expense reports, bank reconciliations, and account analysis.
Direct treasury functions, including cash controls, bank accounts, and cash wires.
Serve as payroll backup.
Oversee billing, receivables, and treasury functions.
Research accounting issues for GAAP and IRS compliance.
Lead the development and execution of tax, audit, and compliance reports.
Manage monthly financial statements and records.
Drive process improvements in accounting and business operations.

Responsibilities:

Bachelor’s degree and CPA required; MBA or advanced degree preferred.
Minimum of 2 years in public accounting (audit or transactional services); manufacturing experience is a significant plus.
At least 7 years of relevant corporate accounting experience.
Excellent organizational and communication skills, both verbal and written.
Strong analytical skills with proven ability to use analysis for problem-solving.
Expertise in accounting systems, ERP systems, and Office 365.
Ability to work effectively with individuals at all organizational levels.

$135,000 - $180,000 a year

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