Assistant Controller

PPS has an excellent opportunity for an Assistant Controller. This position is based out of our Phoenix, AZ facility. The Assistant Controller will work closely with Vice President of Finance to ensure timely and accurate reporting, adherence of internal controls, development and training or policies and procedures.

Essential Functions

• Oversees, coordinates and assists with financial activities and personnel associated with:

• Shipping
• Accounts receivable
• Account payable
• Invoicing
• General ledger
• Inventory
• Payroll

• Standardize and maintain a system of accounting records and techniques.
• Conduct internal audits to assess financial status.
• Assisting the VP of Finance in preparing timely financial statements
• Develop and document business processes and accounting policies to maintain and strengthen internal controls.
• Responsible for preparing and analyzing certain financial results.
• Analyze and complete account reconciliations timely and accurately.
• Develops and explains accounting policies, procedures and control processes to ensure that policies are clear and understood by all.
• Prepare ad-hoc reports for operational review and decision-making.
• Provide accounting assistance to business managers as needed throughout the company.
• Identifies solutions to discrepancies in financial records.
• Assist with developing controls and budgets to mitigate risk and increase return on investments.
• Be a continuous positive force within our facility, creating strong morale and spirit.
• Collaborate with leadership, and peers to drive meaningful results.
• Support our culture that embodies our vision and values.
• Other duties as assigned.

Key Performance Measures

To perform the essential functions of this job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Problem solving—the individual identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner and gathers and analyzes information skillfully.
• Interpersonal Skills—the individual maintains confidentiality, remains open to others’ ideas and exhibits willingness to try new things.
• Oral communication—the individual speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations, facilitates training on payroll/timekeeping processes, accounts payables, etc.
• Written Communication—the individual edits work for spelling and grammar, presents numerical data effectively and is able to read and interpret written information.
• Planning/organizing—the individual prioritizes and plans work activities, uses time efficiently and develops realistic action plans.
• Job Quality—the individual demonstrates accuracy, thoroughness, and monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Adaptability—the individual adapts to changes in the work environment, manages competing demands and is able to deal with frequent change, delays or unexpected events.
• Dependability—the individual is consistently at work and on time, follows instructions, responds to management direction and solicits feedback to improve performance.
• Safety and security—the individual actively promotes and personally observes safety and security procedures, and uses equipment and materials properly.
• Computer Skills—the individual demonstrates intermediate/advanced knowledge and experience in using Microsoft Excel and intermediate experience with accounting software packages.

Education, Experience and Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or a related discipline. Equivalent relevant experience will also be considered.
• 3-5 years in accounting role with supervisory oversite.
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP.
• Strong analytical and critical thinking skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Deadline and detail-oriented.
• Able to work independently and manage various projects proactively, while communicating status proactively.
• Experience in Microsoft Suite of software to include Excel, Word, and Outlook.