Assistant Controller (Urgent opportunity)

Summary:

Our award-winning client is seeking an Assistant Controller to join their team. Join our growing WNY manufacturing site as our Assistant Controller!

Responsibilities:

• Oversee journal entries, reconciliations, and reports for timely and accurate financial statements.
• Analyze transactions, identify discrepancies, and ensure data accuracy.
• Assist the Plant Controller in delivering timely financial data to management.
• Participate in annual budget creation and monthly/quarterly forecasting activities.
• Collaborate with departments to obtain and communicate financial information, and rectify any errors.
• Support internal and external audits, respond to inquiries, and provide assistance.
• Identify process inefficiencies in the plant and spearhead improvement efforts.
• Prepare and submit quarterly/annual ECIDA and monthly/annual Census reports.
• Work with operations and the Plant Controller to update standard costs annually.

Required Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting required.
• 3-5 years of relevant experience, with manufacturing and/or public accounting experience a plus.
• Excellent organizational and analytical skills.
• Strong interpersonal, written, and oral communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Experience with ERP and Financial systems (experience with AS400 and/or Masterpiece preferred).