Springfield, Massachusetts Providence, Rhode Island Hartford, Connecticut

Job Title  Assistant Controller
Job Number  RAF2049
Job Location  Greater Hartford, CT area   
Job Description

Reporting directly to the Controller and indirectly to the VP of Finance/CFO this individual will be responsible for the management and operation of all of the company's daily accounting functions. The primary charge of this role is assisting the Controller in the accounting areas of general ledger, accounts payables, fixed assets, bank reconciliations, timely and accurate monthly closings and development of financial reports. In addition the Assistant Controller will assist with the development and implementation of SOX controls, reports and measures. Additional responsibilities will include but not be limited to the following:  

 

Maintain the General and Subsidiary Ledgers for the organization. 
Manage the organization's accounting systems, liabilities, sales and expenses. 
Oversee the accuracy and timeliness of all journal entries and reporting requirements. 

Conduct the monthly closing and consolidation of financial statements including the preparation of journal entries. 

Review monthly submissions by subsidiary companies for completeness and consistency. 

 

Administer federal, state and municipal filings. 

Timely accrues expenses including posting reversing entries as required. 

Manages the timely filing and archiving of all journal entries and financial documents and data for the accounting department.

Participate and assist in SOX implementation and compliance by assuming part or in some instances all of the following: 

Project manage SOX compliance activities across the Company 
Provide consulting in the effective execution of SOX compliance plans and testing 
Plan and schedule SOX testing 
Facilitate the preparation and review of SOX documentation 
Coordinates identification of key controls, including design and implementation 
Evaluate control design and recommend changes to correct deficiencies 
Evaluate control failures identified during testing 
Organize and facilitate review findings, recommendations, and remediation concerns with process owners 

Requirements Possessive of a Bachelor's degree in Business, Finance or Accounting. An MS is preferred. A CPA is not required but highly desirable. 

Having a solid foundation in all basic accounting practices and seven or more years experience in a medium to large service or manufacturing business. 
Completely capable of month end closing, reports, filings and all associated month end requirements. 
Having worked with outside accounting firms or possessive of some public accounting background is highly desirable. 
Possessive of some supervisory background. 
Well versed in SOX controls, preferably having participated in a SOX implementation. Knowledge of audit and any SEC experience is desired. 
Knowledge of ERP systems very helpful. 
Any background with special projects desirable.    

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Salary  Within a range to $110,000 or above plus a strong bonus opportunity. 

 

MSI Office  East Hartford, CT  
Contact  Ron Farina, CPC
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