Assistant Controller

Primary Function:The Assistant Controller will participate in a broad range of financial functions from both a strategic and hands-on perspective and will provide both operational and programmatic support to the organization.
Job Scope and Major Responsibilities:

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  Directly manage and oversee the day-to-day operational finance and accounting activities ensuring integrity of financial information
• Develop and maintain accounting policies, procedures and internal controls
• Prepare financial statements including managing the processing, validation, and reconciliation of accounting transactions and play critical role in the month-end close process
• Play key role in annual audit, including interacting with external auditors and supporting the creating, review, and editing of financial statements
• Provide specific guidance on accounting issues within the accounting department
• Responsible for the daily operations of the accountants and accounts payable personnel; Train and support the accounting staff.
• Develop financial tools, analyses, and metrics in support of business strategies; Use accounting software to maintain records and prepare reports
• Identify best practices to form recommendations and implement solutions to meet changing business needs
• Business partnering with executive team to provide recommendations and initiatives to drive corporate performance and business plans
• Deliver high-quality and high-impact solutions to the senior leadership team by identifying key issues, defining appropriate work structure, providing active quality control, and driving workable recommendations that create value
• Direct accountability or supervision of A/P, A/R, payroll accounting oversight, business liability and workers compensation insurances
• The position may require attendance at various conferences for networking amongst industry peers, while working collaboratively with Asembia sales, Client Account and operational team members.

QUALIFICATIONS

• A minimum of a BS; a CPA and/or MBA preferred
• At least five years prior accounting experience
• Experience partnering with other staff resulting in the development & implementation of creative financial management strategies
• Excellent written and communication skills
• Advanced proficiency in Excel and QuickBooks is essential
• Demonstrated leadership ability, team management, and interpersonal skills
• Excellent analytical and abstract reasoning skills, plus excellent organization skills

Asembia is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and to compliance with all Federal, State and local laws that prohibit employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, age, natural origin, ethnicity, religion, gender, pregnancy, marital status, sexual orientation, citizenship, genetic disposition, disability or veteran's status or any other classification protected by State/Federal laws.