Description

\"Utilize your experience and expertise to provide insight to support business initiatives in the production of innovative products that truly improve people's quality of life."

United Safety and Survivability Corporation is committed to delivering the most innovative and reliable safety and survivability solutions our customers can trust to protect life and property. As the global leader in our industry, we push boundaries by utilizing innovation to highly engineer and produce the next generation of safety and survivability technologies.

At United Safety we're solving our industry's most important problems with talented individuals who share our passion to change the world. Our culture is fast-paced, energetic and innovative. We work to build an inclusive environment in which everyone, regardless of gender, race, religion, age, or background, can do their best work. We are fully committed to continuous growth and advancement; we will reinvest profits and resources into our employees, our processes and product innovation.

Job Title: Assistant Controller

Department: Accounting

Classification: Exempt

Summary: The Assistant Controller will manage the finance and accounting functions while simultaneously leading finance transformation projects. Working directly with the Controller and CFO, the Assistant Controller will have responsibility in all areas of the general ledger and day-to-day financial reporting. At the direction of senior leadership, you will drive digital transformation initiatives within the finance group and deliver continuous process optimization. This position will be responsible for the management of a small to medium sized accounting department, and should have prior management experience.

To be successful as the Assistant Controller, you should have exceptional accounting skills and knowledge of relevant industry regulations. The most important skills are the desire to grow, improve procedures, and make the department and company succeed. You should have the motivation and ambition to dive into complex issues, accompanied by the problem-solving capabilities to provide a resolution. A successful candidate must be highly efficient and cutting edge in their thinking ability as our team continuously strives to exceed our partners' and customers' expectations.

Responsibilities: As the Assistant Controller, you will:

General Accounting:

• Manage the general accounting functions, including detailed Balance Sheet reconciliations, inventory valuation, and cash flow management.
• Ensure monthly close process meets Company timelines by maintaining the month end close calendar and coordinating tasks with the Finance & Accounting team.
• Enforce and enact Accounting policies and procedures with internal customers while building a strong working relationship.
• Assist Controller with the annual audit in coordination with an independent CPA firm.
• Support in Federal and State Income Tax workpaper preparation for fillings as well as acting as the Company's SME for Sales & Use Tax.
• Implement new accounting standards throughout the financial reporting process.

Cash Management / Treasury:

• Prepare weekly cashflow forecast in coordination with Credit Collections, Accounts Payable, and the FP&A Department.
• Prepare budgets, cash flow projections, and annual forms as required.
• Implement new financing lines and maintain relationships with funding partners.

Cost Accounting:

• Analyze Purchase Order variances and determine cause of favorable or unfavorable results.
• Maintaining BOMS in Syteline weekly and manage the current standard costs for the compan
• Review business line profitability metrics across the organization and provide insight into the cause of favorable or unfavorable outcomes

Continuous Improvements Projects:

• Avid user of Analytics tools to achieve company goal of data efficiency and scale.
• Identify and provide technical feedback to Syteline ERP Consultant for process improvement.
• Coordinate implementation and continuous improvement of accounting and project software systems (i.e. Syteline, Coupa, LucaNet).

Leadership:

• Challenge and support the accounting & finance team in their development goals, ensuring continual professional development.
• Drive continued accountability throughout the accounting & finance team.
• Manage small to medium team of Jr and Sr Accountants.
• Actively mentor students as part of their Work-Study Program or students through Internship/Co-op programs.
• Perform other duties as required to support the organization's goals.

Requirements

You're a great fit for this position if this describes you:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or equivalent experience.
• 5- 7 years: accounting, reporting, and analysis experience, preferably in a manufacturing environment. Strong background in a similar industry will be considered as well.
• CPA a plus.
• Management/Leadership experience
• Exceptional in current computer software: MS Applications Word, Excel, and understanding of ERP systems, (Syteline, Luca Net & Coupa preferred).* Able to define complex problems, establish facts, and draw conclusions to implement relevant solutions.
• Able to think out of the box and work without excessive supervision, fast learner with a strong work ethic.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple and diverse projects including, analytical thinking, planning, prioritizing, problem solving, decision making and carrying out assigned projects with minimal supervision.* Must handle sensitive or confidential information with discretion.
• Excellent interpersonal, team cooperation, and communication skills.
• Able to build strong internal and external relationships, with proven conflict management and customer service skills.
• Strong attention to detail is a must with a focus on executive quality presentation.
• Excellent written communications skills, including the use of proper spelling, punctuation, and grammar to produce error-free copy, particularly composing letters, reports and documents used for decision making.
• Outstanding verbal communication skills including tact and diplomacy which would be utilized during customer service, conflict management, development of relationships with internal and external contact.
• Able to perform in a fast-paced, team environment, under pressure with time constrains while responding and adapting to change favorably and quickly.
• Safety is at the forefront of your mind when you are working and you gladly follow all safety policies to promote a safe working environment at United Safety.
• You bring with you a positive attitude and the ability to work cohesively in a team environment.
• Help United Safety operate effectively by adhering to United Safety's attendance and punctuality standards and does not burden co-workers and supervisors unfairly with unnecessary and unplanned absences and lateness.
• Understand that you are part of a growing company, you have no concerns with and able to work extended hours/over-time as needed as well as some Saturdays to support that growth.