Assistant Controller Job Description Sample Template

JOB TITLE:

  • Assistant Controller

DUTIES and RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Coordinates and prepares reports, including financial statements, for review by Controller and CFO; can summarize, interpret, and present such reporting as necessary.
  • Assists Controller with the delivery of timely month-end reports for CFO.
  • Prepares budgets and forecasts by department/location and assists Controller with presentation and analysis.
  • Meets accounting financial standards by providing annual budget information, monitoring expenditures (budget vs. actual), identifying significant variances, and implementing accountability and corrective actions in accordance with company policies and procedures.
  • Coordinates with Purchasing Department and Procurement Manager for forecasting and analysis.
  • Supervises and delegates workload to junior accounting staff.
  • Assists with training accounting staff on month-end work papers as needed.
  • Completes monthly sales tax submissions and quarterly tax provision calculations.
  • Assists with preparation for audits.
  • Reconcile accounting inaccuracies or imbalances; improve the organization’s financial condition by analyzing financial reports and variances and revising accounting policies.

EXPERIENCE and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Bachelor’s degree in Business major, preferably Accounting, required.
  • CPA or CMA preferred.
  • At least 10 years of experience in private accounting experience or 5 years of experience in public accounting is required.
  • Industry experience in manufacturing and distribution is required.
  • Retail and Cannabis industry experience required.
  • Experience with QuickBooks Online preferred.
  • Experience with data analysis and extraction tools is preferred.
  • Cost accounting experience preferred.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel required.
  • Must possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
  • Must possess excellent time management skills with the ability to prioritize tasks.
  • High attention to detail is required.
  • Must be at least 21 years of age.
  • Must be able to pass a background check in accordance with state regulations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

  • Frequent sitting.
  • Occasional standing, and walking.
  • Close visual acuity is needed to read and write documents on a computer screen.
  • Manual dexterity is needed to type on a computer.
  • General office environment.
  • Occasional exposure to cannabis odor.