Assistant CONTROLLER—Our client seeks an experienced Assistant Controller to join their team in Bedford, NH We are looking for an Assistant Controller with at least 5 years of experience in the manufacturing industry. A deep knowledge of financial analysis, financial reporting, job cost accounting, manufacturing variance monitoring and budgeting are required. A keen analytical, organizational and problem-solving mentality to provide strategic data interpretation versus simple reporting is desired.

Primary responsibilities of the Assistant Controller will include to assist the Controller to:

· Maintain financial systems in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles

· Complete monthly financial closing including completing or reviewing reconciliations and recording journal entries, as necessary

· Prepare monthly financial statements, cash forecasts, and special analyses

· Manage all treasury functions

· Provide leadership and oversight of accounting team in the general accounting, accounts payable, billing, credit/collection, and payroll functions

· Develop a strong culture of collaboration and high-level execution to create the foundation to support expect growth

· Prepare borrowing bases and comply with reporting requirements for lender

· Coordinate the preparation of the annual income tax filings with the outside CPA firm

· Manage and comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings

· Coordinate and manage the annual audit conducted by the outside CPA firm

· Aid in the migration from our legacy accounting system to a more robust platform

· Work with the production staff to update and maintain the cost accounting system and monitor variances to identify issues or improvements

· Evaluate and implement new ways to improve efficiencies across the Company

· Develop, implement and maintain financial and accounting policies and procedures that enable a robust control environment

· Coordinate the preparation of the annual budget by working with other members of the management team, collecting, analyzing, and consolidating financial data

· Manage all accounting operations including Billing, A/R, A/P, GL, Cost Accounting and Inventory Management

· Conduct internal/external audits

· Assists with special projects and completes other tasks as assigned

QUALIFICATIONS:

·5+ years’ experience in the manufacturing industry, including cost accounting experience is required

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required

· Personal qualities of integrity, credibility, and unwavering commitment to the company mission; a proactive, hands-on strategic thinker who will own, in partnership with the President, the responsibility for finance

· Technology savvy with experience selecting and overseeing software installations and managing relationships with software vendors; advanced knowledge of accounting and reporting software. Paychex Payroll preferred.

· Previous audit experience preferred

· Experience with ERP systems and implementations required

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS: Compensation commensurate with experience. We offer an excellent compensation and benefits package including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, 401(k) plan, and paid holidays.

This is an onsite permanent full-time job.

Work Location: In person