Assistant Controller, Havtech LLC, Columbia, MD
Havtech LLC -
Columbia, MD,
US
Assistant Controller
Date Posted: 2024-05-26
Job description
SUMMARY
Havtech is looking for a talented Assistant Controller to add to our growing Accounting Department. The Assistant Controller is responsible for preparing and analyzing financials statements, calculating commissions, assisting with the annual audit and review, and various other projects.
The ideal candidate for this new position will be a collaborative professional with over 5 years of strong relevant experience and thrive in a team-oriented environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other functions may be assigned.
REPORTS TO
Controller
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DECLARATION
Human Resources retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the President or Human Resources will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.
Havtech is looking for a talented Assistant Controller to add to our growing Accounting Department. The Assistant Controller is responsible for preparing and analyzing financials statements, calculating commissions, assisting with the annual audit and review, and various other projects.
The ideal candidate for this new position will be a collaborative professional with over 5 years of strong relevant experience and thrive in a team-oriented environment.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other functions may be assigned.
- Prepare and review financial statements and ad hoc reports to ensure accuracy and usefulness of financial data.
- Calculate commission payments accurately according to multiple different commission plans across various businesses.
- Help ensure proper revenue recognition across businesses, in accordance with ASC 606 - Revenue Recognition.
- Provide variance analysis and help to create monthly presentations to help leadership make business decisions.
- Respond to information requests from leadership and external auditors.
- Assist with various software implementations and company integrations to meet department goals.
- Work with Controllers to create and implement a new budget process.
- Provide back-up for Senior and Staff Accountants.
- Communicate effectively with both internal and external customers to help meet the goals of the Accounting Department and all businesses.
- Develop and continually improve reporting and accounting functions to streamline processes and improve efficiency.
- Maintain systems and processes to ensure compliance and adherence with appropriate procedures, in accordance with company policies and US GAAP.
- Perform special projects and other duties, as assigned, to support the Accounting Department.
REPORTS TO
Controller
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance required, with 5+ years of relevant experience. MBA and/or CPA preferred.
- Strong knowledge of US GAAP and related disclosure requirements.
- Experience with ASC 606, ASC 842, and external auditors preferred.
- Understanding of accounting systems and ability to learn new software and systems quickly - experience with Microsoft Dynamics GP preferred.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel (including v-lookups and pivot tables).
- Utilize a high level of attention to detail, good judgement, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills to follow through on assigned duties.
- Demonstrate accountability and proactively manage workload to meet deadlines in a dynamic work environment.
- The ability to complete a task while demonstrating a thorough concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small.
- Desire to be a part of and support a proven accounting team while having the ability to work independently to deliver exceptional customer service.
- Excellent written and verbal communication and collaboration skills are required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand and walk. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds.
WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
DECLARATION
Human Resources retains the sole right and discretion to make changes to this job description. Any employee making changes unauthorized by the President or Human Resources will be subject to disciplinary action up to and including termination.