Assistant Controller

Job description:

Under direction of the Controller, the Assistant Controller is responsible for facilitating all consolidated general ledger accounting, financial reporting, fixed asset accounting, and project accounting for the Company. Additionally, the position will contribute to budgeting and forecasting activities on a recurring basis. The position reviews journal entries, account reconciliations, financial statements, capital project activity, and approves fixed asset records; analyzes trends, costs, revenues, commitments, and communicates results to management. The position is expected to identify process and control improvements, support cross-functional projects, and contribute to the annual financial audit.

• Resolve complex U.S. GAAP matters through research and analysis of new or unusual transactions, contracts, acquisitions, dispositions, financing arrangements, leases, revenue, contingencies, impairments, and other significant business activities.
• Document technical accounting conclusions in clear, audit-ready memoranda and position papers, including relevant facts, authoritative guidance, alternatives considered, judgments, and accounting and disclosure impacts.
• Lead and review significant portions of monthly, quarterly, and annual close and financial reporting.
• Investigate unusual trends and inconsistencies in financial results to identify root causes. Clearly communicate accounting and business implications to leadership and business partners.
• Lead complex audit requests and accounting discussions with external auditors. Organize support, anticipate questions, and resolve open items to deliver timely, accurate, complete, and appropriately documented conclusions.
• Identify opportunities to simplify, automate, and standardize work without weakening accountability, review quality, or control effectiveness.
• Maintain confidentiality and safeguard company financial information through strong internal controls and adherence to policy.
• Perform additional duties as assigned to support the Accounting Department and organizational goals.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor or Masters Degree in Accounting
• CPA Required
• Public accounting experience required
• Minimum of seven (7) years of experience combined between public accounting and industry
• Must have a strong foundation of accounting knowledge and be able to consistently apply GAAP
• Must possess flexibility with work assignments and be able to multi-task
• Must be detail-oriented, accurate, and organized
• Must maintain confidentiality and protect sensitive information
• Strong communication, analytical and problem-solving skills
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment
• Friendly and proven ability to work cross-functionally
• Must have advanced computer and Excel skills
• General knowledge of SAP preferred

Prior fixed asset, capital project, or construction-in-progress accounting experience preferred.

Ability to analyze project costs and supporting documentation and apply capitalization policies consistently.

Experience with SAP fixed asset and project functionality preferred.

Why is This a Great Opportunity:

We are a rapidly growing transportation company with operations in multiple states and Central America.

Salary Type : Annual Salary

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Currency Type : USD