Assistant Controller, Tucson, Arizona

Job Details

Description

Universal Avionics seeks an Assistant Controller to supervise the invoicing, accounts receivable, and accounts payable functions of the Accounting Department at volumes equivalent of a mid-size manufacturer. Additionally, this position is responsible for the preparation of the financial statements, facilitating internal and external audits, and managing a wide range of transactions for the purpose of journal entries, reconciliations, administration, and process improvement. This position functions as a backup for the Controller's duties & responsibilities as needed.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned:

• Perform all supervisory responsibilities for the AR, AP, and Billing Specialist positions.
• Manage all tax activities, including the filing of income tax returns and sales & VAT tax administration.
• Direct the monthly close process and prepare & review account reconciliations, journal entries, and supplemental reports as necessary.
• Prepare the financial statements each period-end, performing initial variance analysis to support the month-end close process.
• Facilitate all internal and external audits.
• Backup all duties and responsibilities of the Controller as needed.

Competencies:

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

• Analytical - Collect and research data; use intuition and experience to complement data.
• Problem Solving - Identify and resolve problems in a timely manner; gather and analyze information skillfully; works well in group problem solving situations.
• Technical Skills - Pursue training and development opportunities; strive to continuously build knowledge and skills.
• Customer Service - Respond to requests for service and assistance from internal and external customers.
• Communications - Listen and clarify; respond well to questions. Present numerical data effectively; able to read and interpret written information.
• Ethics - Treat people with respect; keep commitments; inspire the trust of others; work with integrity and ethically; uphold organizational values and follows Company policies and procedures.
• Adaptability - Manage competing demands; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
• Dependability - Is consistently at work and on time. Follow instructions, respond to management direction; take responsibility for own actions.
• Planning/Organizing - Prioritize and plan work activities; use time efficiently.
• Quality - Demonstrate accuracy and thoroughness; monitor own work to ensure quality.

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education/Experience:

A minimum of a BS or BA in Accounting. A Masters Degree in Accounting is preferred.

A minimum of 5 years of accounting experience, of which 2 years were within a supervisory role. 1-3 years of public accounting experience along with experience specific to the manufacturing sector, cost accounting, and ERP configuration management are preferred.

Language Ability:

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.

Math Ability:

Ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.

Computer Skills:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must have substantial knowledge of an integrated accounting and manufacturing information system. Also requires expert skills in MS Excel, and working knowledge of MS Word and MS PowerPoint. Fourth Shift, Infor LN, UKG, and ADP system experience preferred.

Certificates and Licenses:

A CPA/CMA license is not required, but preferred.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

N/A

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.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

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 and fingers to handle or feel, reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, climb, or balance, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.