Assistant Controller

Financial leadership opportunity with one of the most stable and long-standing businesses in our region! Owned by a large, global company which equates to ample advancement opportunities. But the local office has a true small company feel. The Assistant Controller will work closely with the VP Finance and direct a team of 3 reports. Healthy mix of accounting, financial analysis, and project work. The ideal candidate will have an interest in building relationships with Operations and becoming a strategic problem solver for the company. Significant potential here!

They offer modern flexibility and 1 day of remote work each week. Office is located in the suburbs on the east side of Rochester. Annual bonus target of 10%, with recent examples of paying out more due to strong company performance.

• Manage accounting staff and coordinate with operations during month-end close process.
• Maintain accounting records and ensure compliance with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and other relevant accounting standards.
• Review all monthly balance sheet reconciliations and ensure appropriate backup.
• Ensure accurate and timely monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting.
• Review and approve journal entries, AP Batches and Material Ticket / Invoice Batches.
• Assist with reviewing inventory and fixed asset activity to ensure accurate records.
• Prepare NYS and PA Sales and Use tax returns.
• Complete quarterly GAAP Reporting Pack schedules.
• Analyze monthly financial statements and be able to provide commentary on results.
• Assist the VP of Finance with budgets, forecasts, and financial analysis.
• Prepare other ad-hoc reports upon request to respond to corporate requests and/or support informed decision-making by senior management.
• Partner with business operations to analyze data and drive results.
• Present and explain results to various stakeholders in the organization.
• Manage and develop the accounting team by providing guidance, training, and leading their goal setting and performance evaluations.
• Ensure adequate controls are installed and maintained to safeguard the financial assets of the company and ensure accurate financial reporting. This includes all SOX controls, and parent company accounting policies and procedures.
• Support internal and external audits as directed by the VP of Finance.
• Post journal entries as needed.
• Work on ad hoc projects as directed.

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
• CPA and/or Master's degree highly preferred.

• Prior experience in a management/supervisory position.
• Construction and/or manufacturing industry background is ideal, but not a requirement.
• Experience with inventory, cost accounting, budgeting, forecasting, SOX, and GAAP principles.