Controller

Surface Optics Corporation

San Diego, California

JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
ACCPAC, Accounting, Accounting Close, Accounting Software, Accounts Receivable Management, Accrual-Basis Accounting, Ad Hoc Financial Modeling, Asset Management, Auditing, Budgeting, Business Banking, Cash Flow, Cash Flow Projection, Cost Accounting, Data Processing, Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA), ERP (Enterprise Resource Planning), Executive Assistant Skills , External Audit, Federal Tax, Finance, Financial Compliance, Financial Control, Financial Reporting, Financial Statements, Financial Systems, Financial Transactions, General Ledger Accounting, Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP), Government Accounting, Government Requirements, Human Resources, Insurance, Interpersonal Skills, Intuit Quickbooks, Inventory Costs, Inventory Management, Legal, Maintain Compliance, Manufacturing, Operations Management, Performance Analysis, Process Flow, Production Costing, Purchasing/Procurement, Reconciliation, Sage 300, Sales, Small Company, Tax Reporting, Team Player, Time Management
LOCATION
San Diego, California
POSTED
30+ days ago

Summary: The Controller will be responsible for maintaining a strong internal control structure, and will manage accounting operations including GAAP compliance, internal/external financial statement reporting, management of external audits, and the monthly/annual close process. This position has direct supervisory responsibilities over accounting personnel. This position is also responsible for A/R and asset management. All duties and responsibilities are performed according to SOC policies and procedures. This position is required to work in the office daily during normal business hours.

Requirements

QUALIFIED CANDIDATE EXPERIENCE:

The ideal candidate will have experience with defense contractors and small growth companies. The applicant will also possess the following attributes:

• Must easily adapt to a fast-paced, changing environment; be a self-starter and possess the ability to meet all deadlines while multi-tasking and being highly detail-oriented

• Must be ethical, honest, trustworthy, reliable, responsible, and professional• Excellent people skills with experience collaborating in a multi-disciplinary, diverse and dynamic team

• Accounting experience in a manufacturing environment, including inventory accounting, cost accounting, and production-related financial processes.

• Preferred candidates will demonstrate expertise in the; use of Excel and QuickBooks, Sage 300 (Accpac) or similar ERP software, and has Defense Contract Audit Agency (DCAA) compliance training

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

  1. Responsible for managing full-cycle accounting for both Government (compliant with FAR) and Managerial accounting/reporting in compliance with GAAP
  2. Prepare financial statements, cash flow projections and operating budgets (monthly, quarterly and annually)
  3. Monitor and update internal controls to ensure financial transaction compliance meets independent and governmental audit requirements
  4. Manage month-end and year-end close, preparing accruals and schedules, and submit monthly and ad hoc financial reporting packages.
  5. Audit the process and data flow between accounting systems and sub-systems
  6. Monitor business performance, banking activity and cash flow
  7. Manage Inventory accounting and work closely with manufacturing to ensure Inventory processes are in place
  8. Direct purchasing related to production inventory, facilities, legal, and insurance
  9. Reconcile General Ledger accounts monthly, ensure the accuracy and integrity of accounting records and financial systems.
  10. Responsible for timely reporting to external stakeholders.
  11. Manage tax reporting (federal, state, sales)
  12. Assist CEO as required (Finance, Facilities, Contracts, Human Resources, and Insurance etc.)
  13. Mandatory attendance at all-hands SOC safety, security and HR meetings
 

About the Company

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Surface Optics Corporation