Description We are seeking an Assistant Controller to join our team in Carpinteria, California. The ideal candidate will have strong accounting and organizational skills and will be responsible for supporting management of all internal operations of the Finance Department, as well as assisting with management of financial operations for the entire company. This role is crucial in maintaining the financial health of our organization and requires a high level of attention to detail.

Responsibilities:

• Support financial reporting, accounting, billing, collections, payables, payroll, and budget preparation.

• Implement and document internal control policies and procedures for all financial activities.

• Facilitate employee training programs and identify training needs of the department.

• Provide financial analysis support to Controller, CFO, and Management on capital investments, pricing decisions, and contract negotiations.

• Facilitate the preparation of periodic financial statements with supporting journal entries, activity reports, financial forecasts, and annual budgets.

• Ensure that reported results comply with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).

• Support Federal and state tax reporting requirements through coordination with external Tax Accountants and delivery of requested data and reports.

• Assist with the accuracy and timely filing of monthly, quarterly and annual regulatory reports with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA).

• Develop documentation of and maintain knowledge of organizational procedures, federal and state regulations, and accounting standards.

• Analyze and report on benchmarks that will be used to track the company’s performance.

• Work with external auditors and provide needed information for the annual audits.

• Ensure compliance with local, state, and federal government requirements.

• Document compliance with banking relationships. Requirements • Demonstrated proficiency in Accounting Software Systems

• Experience with ADP - Financial Services

• Familiarity with ERP - Enterprise Resource Planning and ERP Solutions

• Knowledge of Great Plains (GPAC)

• Understanding of Accounting Functions

• Experience in managing Accounts Payable (AP) and Accounts Receivable (AR)

• Proficiency in Auditing

• Familiarity with Budget Processes

• Possession of Certified Public Accountant (CPA) certification

• Experience working in a Big 4 Accounting Firm

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