Assistant Controller

Job Duties and Responsibilities:

·         Supports the controller by developing, directing, and managing the financial accounting and branch accounting departments

·         Reviews and approves accounts payable invoices for the Home Office and Corporate offices to ensure that the expenditure is proper, approved, and coded correctly

·         Ensures accuracy, propriety, and completeness of monthly, quarterly, and year-end closings and audits, in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP) and Company policies and procedures

·         Manages the month-end closing process

·         Reviews journal entries for Home Office and Security Group, Inc.

·         Stays current on accounting guidance and is able to research and draw conclusions

·         Ensures timely and accurate internal and external reporting of all financial data, financial statements, various state accounting reports, monthly and year-end accounting schedules

·         Ensures that branch accounts are reconciled to the general ledger on a monthly basis

·         Oversees administration of the employee savings plan and verifies accuracy of interest rate calculations and adherence to plan rules

·         Evaluates departmental policies and procedures, operational controls and standards, implementing changes as needed

·         Oversees the consolidation of foreign subsidiaries and foreign currency conversion

·         Reviews monthly borrowing base and covenant calculations and reports

·         Develops, implements, and maintains procedures to improve workflow efficiencies and internal controls

·         Prompt and regular attendance is required

Job Requirements:

·         5 years of experience in public accounting OR 3 years as an assistant controller or controller

·         Extensive knowledge of principles, practices and theories of accounting (GAAP) and financial management

·         Experience with computerized accounting systems

·         Proven ability to manage others

·         Proven ability to organize and manage projects

·         Computer literate with excellent Excel and Word skills

Physical Requirements:

This is an office position that consistently operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer. Requires the ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Educational Requirements:

CPA Certificate with public accounting experience OR

Bachelors of Accounting degree and related experience in an assistant controller or controller position