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Assistant Controller - Jerome Ave
- Job Title
- Assistant Controller - Jerome Ave
- Job ID
- 27717616
- Location
- Chattanooga, TN
- Other Location
- Description
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SUMMARY
Supports the Controller in directing financial and accounting activities of the company by performing the following duties personally or through departmental associates.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Responsible for identifying and preventing discrepancies in financial reporting.
- Responsible for summarizing and analyzing financial activity and position in a clear manner and communicate with management regarding financial performance.
- Direct preparation of budgets and forecasts, review budget proposals, and prepare necessary supporting documentation and justification.
- Act as a liaison between internal and external auditors and coordinate all audits including the company financial statements, 401(k) reporting, Payroll, and Sarbanes-Oxley.
- Responsible for maintaining internal controls that support an environment effective for financial reporting purposes.
- Conduct studies and submit recommendations for improving the organization’s accounting operation.
- Responsible for special improvement projects to support management
- Responsible for developing and documenting business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
- Directly oversee payroll, and general accounting department.
- Supports monthly-, quarterly- and year-end close process.
- Prepare and post journal entries.
- Prepare and/or Review & Approve balance sheet account reconciliations.
- Prepare reports required by regulatory agencies, including personal property tax returns.
- Collect and prepare data to assist the company or corporate with federal, state, and local reports and tax returns.
- Oversee the training and development of finance staff, and delegate duties and authority to meet departmental and organizational goals
- Support and advise accounting department during transition to Oracle.
- Assist Controller with a variety of tasks and projects as needed and assigned.
- Follow company policies and procedures at all times.
- Follow proper safety rules and procedures at all times.
SUPERVISORY REQUIREMENTS: General Accountant and the Payroll Department on a daily basis. Will supervise the Accounting Department in the absence of the Controller.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLLS and ABILITIES:- Ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple projects required.
- Knowledge of U.S. Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) required.
- Computer experience, including MS Office products and fully integrated ERP systems required.
- Good interpersonal skills with the ability to gather information from various people and sources within the company required.
- Must be able to work well as a member of a team.
- Ability to be very detail oriented, especially when preparing reports or reporting financial and accounting information required.
- Minimum of 5 – 7 years manufacturing accounting experience required.
- Minimum of 4-year degree in Accounting required, CPA preferred.
- Computer skills to include Excel, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Outlook, Cognos and E9.
- Experience with Oracle desired.
- Ability to supervise departmental associates including policy and rule enforcement, performance appraisals, conflict resolution, scheduling, etc.
- Must be able to meet regular attendance requirements.