Job Information
Applied Technical Services, Inc. Corporate Assistant Controller in MARIETTA, Georgia
Corporate Assistant Controller
Job Details
Job Location
ATS CORPORATE OFFICE - MARIETTA, GA
Position Type
Full Time Indirect
Education Level
4 Year Degree
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Day
Job Category
Finance & Accounting
Description
The Corporate Assistant Controller is responsible for all areas that relate to developing and maintaining accounting procedures, practices and principles to ensure timely and accurate financial statements. This role will support budgeting, financial strategy, financial reporting, and forecasting, and will also be responsible for managing the accounting team, supporting audit and ledger preparation, and supporting staff and senior accountants across teams with financial accounting procedures.
Responsibilities
Oversee and manage the general accounting functions, including, but not limited to: month end accounting close, accounts receivable, accounts payable, fixed assets, general ledger, and taxes
Prepare & review consolidated financial reporting packages, including but not limited to monthly and quarterly internal, bank and owner directed financials
Manage and oversee interim and annual financial audit activities including delegation of assignments, risk identification and collaboration with auditors.
Develop general ledger staff by managing performance, setting goals, providing ongoing training, and maintaining strong employee relationships
Monitor and analyze current accounting processes to develop more efficient procedures and proper use of resources while maintaining a high level of accuracy
Collaborate with other departments and business leadership to answer questions and address problems
Training and advising new and existing employees of non-routine accounting transactions
Prepare, review, and analyze financial statements to ensure accuracy and completeness
Perform ad hoc analysis and projects as requested
Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance. CPA, CMA or MBA preferred.
10+ years of progressive accounting experience with a portion of it being in a supervisory role
Thorough knowledge of U.S. GAAP
Excellent verbal and written communication abilities across all level of an organization
Strong leadership skills with a dedication to driving and achieving results
Knowledge of employee relationship building and performance management techniques
Advanced Microsoft Excel skills. Experience with other financial systems.
Necessary Skills:
GAAP Accounting Standards
Managing teams
Managing processes
Reporting research results
Cross departmental collaboration
Legal compliance
Attention to detail