Job Description
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented and experienced Assistant Controller to join our team in Golden Valley, Minnesota. This role involves working closely with the Corporate Controller to oversee and enhance the company’s accounting and financial operations. The ideal candidate will thrive in a fast-paced, growth-oriented environment and possess exceptional organizational and communication skills.
Key Responsibilities:
- Assist in preparing and delivering monthly, quarterly, and annual consolidated financial reporting packages for internal management and external stakeholders.
- Support acquisition integration efforts, including data mapping and merging legacy accounting systems into Deltek Vantagepoint.
- Review and streamline accounting processes across multiple business areas, implement best practices, and ensure consistent policies and procedures organization-wide.
- Manage the monthly close process for one of the organization’s regional operations, including journal entries, financial statement preparation, and account reconciliations.
- Ensure all transactions comply with company policies and U.S. GAAP standards and are well-documented and reviewed accordingly.
- Generate accurate and timely regular and ad hoc management reports.
- Collaborate on the preparation of documentation for annual audits and tax filings, and address follow-up queries from auditors and tax preparers.
- Assist in evaluating significant accounting transactions and in preparing for the organization’s annual FAR audit.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local reporting requirements and tax regulations.
- Conduct monthly financial analyses to identify trends, variances, and areas for business improvement.
- Participate in the annual budgeting and forecasting processes.
- Contribute to financial due diligence for potential acquisitions.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a closely related field.
- 10+ years of accounting experience preferred.
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation is a plus.
- Strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel
- High level of organization and problem-solving abilities, coupled with strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work both independently and collaboratively.
- Proven ability to meet critical deadlines consistently.