Asssitant Controller - Manufacturing

Wescon Controls - Wichita, KS

Full-time - Mid Level

Wichita, KS

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

The Assistant Controller is responsible for providing high-level support to the Controller in managing the company's accounting and financial activities. This role involves producing financial statements, forecasting, budgeting, tax document preparation, and ensuring compliance with accounting principles. The Assistant Controller will also supervise the Accounting/Finance team and work closely with external auditors.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and consolidate financial statements
• Establish and maintain internal controls
• Manage all aspects of the General Ledger
• Provide monthly, quarterly, and year-end analysis
• Assist with the budget process
• Research accounting issues for compliance with GAAP
• Analyze and report cost variances
• Serve as liaison to external auditors
• Assist with billing and tax documentation preparation
• Collaborate with IT department to maintain financial records and system processes
• Supervise AR/AP, Credit & Collections Clerk and Financial Analyst employees
• Ensure corporate income tax compliance and timely completion of all corporate income tax returns
• Participate in special projects and compile special reports
• Conform with and abide by all regulations, policies, work procedures, and instructions
• Maintain consistent attendance for scheduled days/hours

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
• Five (5) or more years of hands-on accounting managerial experience
• Minimum of five (5) years of supervising direct reports

Nice-to-haves

• Masters of Business Administration (MBA)
• Ten (10) years of hands-on accounting managerial experience
• CPA or CMA certification
• Previous experience in an accounting role in a manufacturing business
• Experience working in a Public Accounting Firm