ALIGN PRECISION
Overview
The Assistant Controller is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
Responsibilities
Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
Produce timely and accurate financial statements and reports
Prepare annual budgets
Analyze variances from budget and/or forecast and communicate significant issues timely
Update forecasts to accurately project revenues, expenses and cash
Analyze trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred
Establish and routinely analyze costs of inventory
Routinely review and communicate job and product costing
Calculate and regularly communicate financial and operating metrics
Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Prepare journal entries
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
Maintain monthly audit binder
Maintain fixed assets
Oversee payables to ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
Oversee receivables to ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
Maintain the chart of accounts
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Maintain an orderly electronic accounting filing system
Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
Assist with HR-related tasks, such as benefits administration and handling routine employee inquiries
Lead and direct the work of others
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to multi-task
Competence in Microsoft Office tools, ERP, and payroll software
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have 5 years of related work experience
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Suite knowledge and abilities
Proficiency in spreadsheet packages (Excel)
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Manufacturing
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
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The Assistant Controller is accountable for the accounting operations of the company, including the production of periodic financial reports, maintenance of an adequate system of accounting records, and a comprehensive set of controls and budgets designed to mitigate risk, enhance the accuracy of the company's reported financial results, and ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles.
Responsibilities
Oversee the operations of the accounting department, including the design of an organizational structure adequate for achieving the department's goals and objectives
Produce timely and accurate financial statements and reports
Prepare annual budgets
Analyze variances from budget and/or forecast and communicate significant issues timely
Update forecasts to accurately project revenues, expenses and cash
Analyze trends, costs, revenues, financial commitments, and obligations incurred
Establish and routinely analyze costs of inventory
Routinely review and communicate job and product costing
Calculate and regularly communicate financial and operating metrics
Provide financial analyses as needed, in particular for capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations
Prepare journal entries
Maintain and reconcile general ledger accounts
Maintain monthly audit binder
Maintain fixed assets
Oversee payables to ensure that accounts payable are paid in a timely manner
Oversee receivables to ensure that accounts receivable are collected promptly
Maintain the chart of accounts
Maintain a documented system of accounting policies and procedures
Maintain an orderly electronic accounting filing system
Maintain a system of controls over accounting transactions
Coordinate the provision of information to external auditors for the annual audit
Assist with HR-related tasks, such as benefits administration and handling routine employee inquiries
Lead and direct the work of others
Perform other related duties as assigned
Qualifications
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, attention to detail, analytical skills, and ability to multi-task
Competence in Microsoft Office tools, ERP, and payroll software
Education and Experience
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, or equivalent combination of education and experience
Must have 5 years of related work experience
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.
Computer Skills
Microsoft Suite knowledge and abilities
Proficiency in spreadsheet packages (Excel)
Seniority level
Director
Employment type
Full-time
Job function
Finance, Accounting/Auditing, and Manufacturing
Industries
Defense and Space Manufacturing
Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
Industrial Machinery Manufacturing
Get notified about new Cost Accountant jobs in Tempe, AZ.
Location details shown in postings (e.g., Tempe, Phoenix, Glendale, Goodyear, Scottsdale, etc.).
Note: This description reflects the responsibilities and qualifications of the role and does not include disallowed content.
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