Summary:
The Assistant Controller is responsible and accountable for the company’s general ledger and financial reporting in compliance with US FASB Accounting Standards Codification under the direction of the Controller; supervising the Accounting Manager and develop Finance Staff; develop budgets and forecasts as directed by the Controller; maintaining an effective internal control environment compliant with company financial policies and standards of professional conduct; ERP system implementation, maintenance and control; external audit support; and supporting the operations management team, as directed by the Controller, for internal reporting requirements and project financial management.
Reports to: Controller
Qualifications:
Degree in financial management with a minimum of five years of experience in a staff accounting position including two in a supervisor capacity.
CPA designation preferable.
Knowledge of US FASB Accounting Standards Codification.
An understanding of the application of construction accounting methods.
Financial planning and analysis background preferable.
Responsibilities:
General Ledger and Financial Reporting
As directed by the Controller, maintain certain entries and prepare/upload monthly financial statements accurately and in accordance with FASB US Accounting Standards Codification per the company’s administrative reporting schedule.
Prepare other supplementary financial schedules as required.
Prepare external reporting, as required, for customers, auditors, government agencies, and other stakeholders.
Supervise and Develop Finance Staff
Supervise Accounting Manager to ensure all job functions are completed accurately.
Develop finance staff to ensure proper cross-training, coverage during vacations or unplanned absences, and to provide opportunities for future progression within the company.
Budgeting and Forecasting
Prepare supporting schedules for annual budgets and periodic forecasts.
Analyze actual versus budget/forecast performance.
Provide explanation of significant variances to budget/forecast to the Controller.
Maintain an Effective Internal Control Environment
Ensure that an effective internal control environment is maintained by completing monthly balance sheet account analysis, assessing compliance with new company finance policies, and implementing corrective action for any weaknesses noted from internal and external audits.
Ensure that staff are properly trained for their job functions and that all work performed meets professional standards.
ERP System Implementation and Control
Support the ERP system implementation and control of the finance module under centrally-managed finance standards.
Support External Audits
As directed by the Controller including but not limited to:
Complete Prepared by Client schedules for internal and external audits.
Complete internal management reporting.
Operations and Project Management Financial Support
Support operational business analysis and project management support as directed by the Controller.
Financial planning and analysis of major initiatives including post-appraisal of expected results.
Sponsor | DMW&H |
Posted Date | 3/23/22 |
Job Type | Full Time |
Contact | Melissa Tucker |
Contact Email | HR[at]dmwandh.com |
State/Province | New Jersey |
Country | United States of America |
Accounting |
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