Assistant Controller

Our client is a highly-recognizable and reputable aerospace manufacturer in Los Angeles seeking to bring an experienced Assistant Controller on-board. The company has expanded to operate in close to 30 states across the country out of more than 100 manufacturing plants, and have established themselves as a front-runner in the aerospace industry.

The Opportunity:

The Assistant Controller will assist and report directly to the Controller. This person will assist the Controller in managing all aspects of general ledger, including but not limited to, month-end closing, preparation and review of financial statements, budgeting/forecasting, and various other financial operating reports.

Responsibilities:

• Helps direct month-end close and review reconciliations prepared by others related to fixed assets and depreciation, revenue and expense accruals, and bank reconciliations
• Inventory analysis, reconciliation, and JE posting
• Oversees accounts payable, accounts receivable, and general accounting functions.
• Acts as liaison for internal and external audits.
• Works with SOX Coordinator and Compliance Manager to ensure timely and accurate reporting
• Learns SOX Corporate requirements and maintains records to comply with said requirements
• Prepares reports required by regulatory agencies.
• Supports major corporate economic strategies, objectives, and policies by overseeing general accounting policies, processes and activities.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of similar business experience in a public company for a significant business unit, product line, or division generating
• CPA preferred, public accounting experience a plus.
• Extensive experience with ERP systems and excel required
• Strong background in product cost Accounting (standard cost system) and experience in plant accounting/finance systems

For immediate consideration, please forward a recent resume and compensation expectations to Matthew Cruz: mcruz@cfs-la.com