Assistant Controller

Waynes is seeking an Assistant Controller to become a part of our dynamic, collaborative, and growing team. You will report directly to the Controller and work with the finance team.

The Assistant Controller’s responsibilities include various monthly close duties, preparing financial reports and analysis, performing account reconciliations, maintaining the general ledger, assisting with audit preparations, managing Accounts Payable and performing other accounting tasks as assigned. To be successful as an Assistant Controller, you should have a solid working knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and strong financial analysis skills. An Assistant Controller should also possess strong Excel skills, be detail-oriented, highly organized, able to work with little to no supervision, possess excellent verbal communication skills and perform well in a fast-paced environment.

Requirements:

· Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance.

· Four plus years of general ledger experience.

· Working knowledge of GAAP.

· Strong “customer service” mindset with an affinity for a ‘follow-up/follow-through’ style.

· Proactive communicator keeping supervisors, other leaders and their respective team updated.

· Able to manage multiple priorities.

· Strong work ethic, detail oriented, passionate about accounting, pleasant personality.

· Comply with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements and tax filings which include property tax listings, sales and use, etc.

· Understand and respect the need for confidentiality of company data.

· Ability to work independently and within a team.

· Intermediate to advanced Excel skills.

· Quick learner with strong oral and written communication skills.

· Microsoft Dynamics 365 experience is a plus.

· Maintain Inventory software and monthly counts

· Assist with bi-weekly payroll reconciliation.

Responsibilities:

· Report to the Controller and work directly with finance team on month-end close, financial planning, budgeting, reporting, analysis, and training.

· Ensure the accuracy, integrity and timeliness of the financial statements and other information reported to internal and external users.

· Complete the monthly financial close process within established timelines.

· Complete monthly balance sheet reconciliations within established timelines.

· Finance ad hoc reporting and projects.

· Back up various accounting functions as needed.

· Assist in the development and documentation of standard operating procedures.

· Review and assess department processes and implement recommendations for improvement.

· Ability to work in a fast-paced environment while achieving department goals and objectives.

· Some travel will be required for on-site inventory inspections.